Therapeutic potential of alpha-1 antitrypsin in human disease
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), an alpha globulin glycoprotein, is a member of the serine protease inhibitor (serpin) superfamily. The clinical significance of AAT is highlighted by AAT deficiency. Genetic deficiency of AAT can present as several neutrophilic diseases associated with emphysema, liver cir...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
2018-09-01
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Series: | Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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Online Access: | http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-2018-23-3-131.pdf |