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Mineralization of alpha-1-antitrypsin inclusion bodies in Mmalton alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency [PDF]

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2018
Background Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency (AATD) of Z, Mmalton, Siiyama type is associated with liver storage of the mutant proteins and liver disease.
Francesco Callea, Isabella Giovannoni, Paola Francalanci, Renata Boldrini, Gavino Faa, Daniela Medicina, Valerio Nobili, Valeer J. Desmet, Kamal Ishak, Kuniaki Seyama, Emanuele Bellacchio   +10 more
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Lung transplant outcomes for recipients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, by use of alpha-1 antitrypsin augmentation therapy [PDF]

JHLT Open
Background: For patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, AAT augmentation therapy can be an important part of care. However, for those who require a lung transplant (LT), there is currently only limited information to guide the use of AAT ...
Atharv V. Oak, MEng, Jessica M. Ruck, MD, PhD, Alfred J. Casillan, MD, PhD, Armaan F. Akbar, BS, Ramon A. Riojas, MD, PhD, Pali D. Shah, MD, Jinny S. Ha, MD, MHS, Sara Strout, PharmD, Allan B. Massie, PhD, Dorry L. Segev, MD, PhD, Christian A. Merlo, MD, MPH, Errol L. Bush, MD   +11 more
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Alpha 1 antitrypsin augmentation for alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency associated lung disease [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of alpha 1 antitrypsin augmentation therapy on respiratory disease in people with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Patrick, Glaister, Nichola, Hindle Robinson, Amy, Ward, Chloe, Bentham, Iain, Crossingham   +4 more
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency [PDF]

Respiratory Medicine CME, 2010
To review the topic of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency.Narrative literature review.Much work has been carried out on this condition with many questions being answered but still further questions remain.AAT deficiency is an autosomal co-dominantly inherited disease which affects the lungs and liver predominantly.
Kelly, Emer, Greene, Catherine M, Carroll, Tomas P, McElvaney, Noel G, O'Neill, Shane J   +4 more
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Expert Perspectives on the Management of Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2022
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited autosomal codominant disorder, which predisposes patients to lung and/or liver disease. Even though it is considered rare, it is one of the most frequent genetic disorders worldwide, albeit remaining ...
Bebiana Conde, Filipa Costa, Joana Gomes, António Paulo Lopes, Maria Alexandra Mineiro, Orlando Rodrigues, Cristina Santos, Luísa Semedo, Maria Sucena, Catarina Guimarães   +9 more
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Association of alpha-1 antitrypsin level and lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2017
Introduction/Objective. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a well established inherited risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, alpha-1 antitrypsin level may result in different lung function reduction.
Serapinas Danielius, Nutautiene Ruta, Pukinskaite Ruta, Bartkeviciene Daiva, Barkauskiene Diana, Sakalauskas Raimundas   +5 more
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The impact of diagnostic delay on survival in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency: results from the Austrian Alpha-1 Lung Registry

Respiratory Research, 2023
Background Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder that can manifest as lung disease. A delay between onset of symptoms and diagnosis of AATD is common and associated with worse clinical status and more advanced disease stage ...
Tobias Meischl, Karin Schmid-Scherzer, Florian Vafai-Tabrizi, Gert Wurzinger, Eva Traunmüller-Wurm, Kristina Kutics, Markus Rauter, Fikreta Grabcanovic-Musija, Simona Müller, Norbert Kaufmann, Judith Löffler-Ragg, Arschang Valipour, Georg-Christian Funk   +12 more
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency [PDF]

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2001
α-1 antitrypsin is synthesised in the liver and protects lung alveolar tissues from destruction by neutrophil elastase. α-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a common autosomal recessive condition (1:1600 to 1:1800) in which liver disease results from retention of abnormal polymerised α-1 antitrypsin in the endoplasmic reticulum of hepatocytes, and emphysema ...
Primhak, R.A., Tanner, M.S.
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Alpha-1-antitrypsin: a novel human high temperature requirement protease A1 (HTRA1) substrate in human placental tissue. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
The human serine protease high temperature requirement A1 (HTRA1) is highly expressed in the placental tissue, especially in the last trimester of gestation. This suggests that HTRA1 is involved in placental formation and function.
Violette Frochaux, Diana Hildebrand, Anja Talke, Michael W Linscheid, Hartmut Schlüter   +4 more
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Case-finding for alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency in Kazakh patients with COPD

Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, 2017
Background Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is an under-diagnosed condition in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this study was to screen for AATD in Kazakh patients with COPD using dried blood spot specimens ...
Ardak Zhumagaliyeva, Stefania Ottaviani, Timm Greulich, Marina Gorrini, Claus Vogelmeier, Ludmila Karazhanova, Gulmira Nurgazina, Annalisa DeSilvestri, Victor Kotke, Valentina Barzon, Michele Zorzetto, Angelo Corsico, Ilaria Ferrarotti   +12 more
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