α₁-Antitrypsin protease inhibitor MZ heterozygosity is associated with airflow obstruction in two large cohorts

Inga-Cecilie Sørheim, Per Bakke, Amund Gulsvik, Sreekumar G Pillai, Ane Johannessen, Per I Gaarder, Edward J Campbell, Alvar Agustí, Peter M A Calverley, Claudio F Donner, Barry J Make, Stephen I Rennard, Jørgen Vestbo, Emiel F M Wouters, Peter D Paré, Robert D Levy, Harvey O Coxson, David A Lomas, Craig P Hersh, Edwin K Silverman

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Abstract

Severe α₁-antitrypsin deficiency is a known genetic risk factor for COPD. Heterozygous (protease inhibitor [PI] MZ) individuals have moderately reduced serum levels of α₁-antitrypsin, but whether they have an increased risk of COPD is uncertain.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftChest
Vol/bind138
Udgave nummer5
Sider (fra-til)1125-32
Antal sider8
ISSN0012-3692
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 nov. 2010

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