Why has it been so difficult to prove the efficacy of alpha-1-antitrypsin replacement therapy? Insights from the study of disease pathogenesis

Jennifer A Dickens, David A LomasDepartment of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, Wellcome Trust/MRC Building, Cambridge, UKAbstract: Alpha-1-antitrypsin is the most abundant circulating protease inhibitor. It is mainly produced by the liver and secreted int...

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Main Authors: Dickens JA, Lomas DA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-08-01
Series:Drug Design, Development and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/why-has-it-been-so-difficult-to-prove-the-efficacy-of-alpha-1-antitryp-a8084