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State-of-the-art testing for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Allergy and asthma proceedings - 24 Mar 2017
Kueppers Friedrich, Sanders Christopher
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition characterized by low serum levels of the protein alpha-1 antitrypsin. Because there are no unique clinical symptoms that point to a definitive diagnosis of AATD, laboratory testing is crucial to differentiate this disease from others. OBJECTIVE: To summarize advances in laboratory techniques used to test for AATD. METHODS: Data were sourced...
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