Prevalence of mutations in the alpha 1 antitrypsin gene in patients with pulmonary emphysema

Conclusions: The genetic test of A1AT is useful to detect mutations in patients with pulmonary emphysema, even in those without severe A1AT deficiency.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lavina Soriano, E. J., Muniz, F. D. B., Castillo Garcia, M., Morena Valles, D., Ampuero Lopez, A., Izquierdo Alonso, J. L., Rodriguez Gonzalez Moro, J. M. Tags: Monitoring airway disease Source Type: research