Article
Prevalence of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) in a General Population of Northern Italy: A Descriptive Analysis
2026-04-15
Abstract excerpt
<h4>Background: </h4> Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is an under-diagnosed hereditary disorder that predisposes individuals to lung and liver disease. While its prevalence is higher in Northern Europe, data from specific, isolated populations in other regions are scarce. Methods. This study assessed the prevalence of pathogenic SERPINA1 variants in the adult population of Ponte di Legno, a secluded town in...
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- Literature Corpus work
- f08da7e5-a192-5091-a774-58e160911d09
- DOI
- 10.20944/preprints202604.1017.v1
