Genetic and Serum Screening for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: A Single-Center Experience

Cystic fibrosis (CF) and alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency are two of the commonest genetic diseases affecting the Caucasian population. Neutrophil-mediated inflammation due to protease–antiprotease imbalance leads to progressive pulmonary involvement in both diseases. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Francesco Amati, Andrea Gramegna, Martina Contarini, Anna Stainer, Cristina Curcio, Stefano Aliberti, Angelo Guido Corsico, Francesco Blasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/12/3248