Sequencing Alpha-1 MZ Individuals Shows Frequent Biallelic Mutations

Rationale. Individuals with a single Z mutation in the SERPINA1 gene that codes for alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) are at increased risk for COPD if they have ever-smoked. Whether additional variants alter the risk for COPD in this population remains unknown. Objectives. To determine whether additional S...

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Main Authors: Kimberly E. Foil, M. Gwen Blanton, Chris Sanders, Joannah Kim, Haitham S. Al Ashry, Suchit Kumbhare, Charlie Strange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2836389
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