Screening for Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency in Tunisian subjects with obstructive lung disease: a feasibility report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>AATD is one of the most common inherited disorders in the World. However, it is generally accepted that AATD in North African populations is not a risk factor for lung and/or liver disease, based on a number of small studies. We ther...

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Main Authors: Chibani Jemni, Campo Ilaria, Ferrarotti Ilaria, Gorrini Marina, Scabini Roberta, Knani Jalel, Ottaviani Stefania, Amri Fethi, Zorzetto Michele, Denden Sabri, Khelil Amel, Luisetti Maurizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/4/1/12