Short-term variability of biomarkers of proteinase activity in patients with emphysema associated with type Z alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

Short-term variability of biomarkers of proteinase activity in patients with emphysema associated with type Z alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The burden of proteinases from inflammatory cells in the lung of subjects with type Pi ZZ of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is higher than in those without the deficiency. Cross-sectional studies have shown increased levels of biomar...

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Main Authors: Nieuwenhuizen Willem, van Kuppevelt Toine H, Versteeg Elly M, Zanone Chiara, Annovazzi Laura, Veldhuisen Barbara, Stolk Jan, Iadarola Paolo, Luisetti Maurizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
alpha-1-antitrypsin
emphysema
JM403
desmosines
biomarkers
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/47

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