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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Principles of Care
Rodrigues, JF; Mineiro, A; Reis, A; Ventura, DG; Fernandez Llimos, F; Costa, F; Gomes, J; Silva, JM; Lopes, P; Cordeiro, CRAlpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an autosomal co-dominant inherited disorder that results in decreased circulating levels of alpha-1 antitrypsin (also known as alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor) and predisposes affected individuals to early onset lung and liver disease. There is currently no cure for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. However, appropriate treatment and a high standard of clinical care can prevent pati...
Date: 2020
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Origin: Repositório Aberto da Universidade do Porto