Krüppel-like zinc finger proteins in end-stage COPD lungs with and without severe alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is influenced by environmental and genetic factors. An important fraction of COPD cases harbor a major genetic determinant, inherited ZZ (Glu342Lys) α1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). A stu...

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Main Authors: Koczulla A-Rembert, Jonigk Danny, Wolf Thomas, Herr Christian, Noeske Sarah, Klepetko Walter, Vogelmeier Claus, von Neuhoff Nils, Rische Johanna, Wrenger Sabine, Golpon Heiko, Voswinckel Robert, Luisetti Maurizio, Ferrarotti Ilaria, Welte Tobias, Janciauskiene Sabina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/7/1/29