Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: outstanding questions and future directions

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: outstanding questions and future directions

Abstract Background Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a rare hereditary condition that leads to decreased circulating alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) levels, significantly increasing the risk of serious lung and/or liver disease in children and adults, in which some aspects remain unresolved. Metho...

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Main Authors: María Torres-Durán, José Luis Lopez-Campos, Miriam Barrecheguren, Marc Miravitlles, Beatriz Martinez-Delgado, Silvia Castillo, Amparo Escribano, Adolfo Baloira, María Mercedes Navarro-Garcia, Daniel Pellicer, Lucía Bañuls, María Magallón, Francisco Casas, Francisco Dasí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Rare respiratory diseases
Alpha-1 antitrypsin
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
SERPINA1
Augmentation therapy
COPD
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-018-0856-9

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