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The Distribution of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genotypes Between Patients with COPD/Emphysema, Asthma and Bronchiectasis.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2020
Veith Martina, Tüffers Julia, Peychev Erika, Klemmer Andreas, Kotke Viktor, Janciauskiene Sabina, Wilhelm Susanne, Bals Robert, Koczulla Andreas Rembert, Vogelmeier Claus Franz, Greulich Timm
Abstract excerpt
Purpose: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a rare hereditary condition characterized by low circulating levels of alpha-1antitrypsin (AAT). While the association between AATD and COPD/emphysema is undisputed, the association between AATD and asthma or bronchiectasis is still a matter of debate. Aims and Objectives: Our study aimed to investigate the distribution of AAT genotypes between patients with...
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