[Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency].

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (DAAT) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by mutations in the Serpina1 gene. The role of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) is to maintain homeostasis in the acute phase of inflammation. DAAT manifests itself primarily in carriers of the Z allele, especially in the homozygous state, as emphysema and chronic liver disease. Although the diagnostic strategy is well defined...

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