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PI SZ phenotype in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Thorax - 1 Jul 1997
Alvarez-Granda L, Cabero-Perez M J, Bustamante-Ruiz A, Gonzalez-Lamuño D, Delgado-Rodriguez M, García-Fuentes M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A study was undertaken to clarify whether the PI SZ phenotype of the protease inhibitor system predisposes to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS: The prevalence of PI Z and PI SZ deficient phenotypes was investigated in a population of 702 patients with COPD followed up at the Chest Unit of a tertiary hospital and in 15400 newborn infants from the same geographical area. Individuals...
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