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Association of circulating Z-polymer with adverse clinical outcomes and liver fibrosis in adults with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
United European gastroenterology journal - 1 Oct 2024
Fromme Malin, Rademacher Laura, Amzou Samira, Cook Christi D, Zacharias Isabel, Zhang Lanju, Ripollone John E, Strnad Pavel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Circulating polymerized mutant Z-alpha-1 antitrypsin (Z-polymer) constitutes a characteristic feature in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), but there is limited knowledge about its association with adverse clinical outcomes and liver fibrosis. We explored this association using data from a large cohort of adults with AATD. METHODS: A total of 836 (431 PiZZ, 405 PiMZ) adults with AATD and 312...
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