Low alanine aminotransferase as a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in males

Abstract Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels reflect skeletal muscle volume and general performance, which are associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) development and prognosis. This study aimed to investigate ALT levels as a risk factor for COPD development. This 13-year popu...

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Main Authors: Yong Jun Choi, Do Sun Kwon, Taehee Kim, Jae Hwa Cho, Hyung Jung Kim, Min Kwang Byun, Hye Jung Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94385-0