Diagnosing alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: the first step in precision medicine [version 1; referees: 3 approved]
Severe alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is one of the most common serious genetic diseases in adults of European descent. Individuals with AAT deficiency have a greatly increased risk for emphysema and liver disease. Other manifestations include bronchiectasis, necrotizing panniculitis and granu...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2017-11-01
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| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/6-2049/v1 |