Clinical utility of alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor in the management of adult patients with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: a review of the current literature

David G Parr, Beatriz Lara Department of Respiratory Medicine, Cardio-Respiratory Division, University Hospital Coventry, Coventry, UK Abstract: Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) functions primarily to inhibit neutrophil elastase, and its deficiency predisposes individuals to the development of chronic ob...

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Main Authors: Parr DG, Lara B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2017-07-01
Series:Drug Design, Development and Therapy
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/clinical-utility-of-alpha-1-proteinase-inhibitor-in-the-management-of--peer-reviewed-article-DDDT