Abstract
Severe alpha(1)-antitrypsin deficiency, usually related to homozygosity for the protease inhibitor (PI) Z allele, is a proven genetic risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The risk of COPD in PI MZ heterozygous individuals is controversial.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Thorax |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 10 |
Pages (from-to) | 843-9 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 0040-6376 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2004 |
Keywords
- Forced Expiratory Volume
- Heterozygote
- Humans
- Odds Ratio
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- alpha 1-Antitrypsin