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End Stage Symptoms Of Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a condition in which the body does not make enough of a protein that protects the lungs and liver from damage. The condition can lead to emphysema and
Alternative Names
AAT deficiency
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a type of protein called a "protease inhibitor." It is made in the liver and it works to protect the lungs and liver.
AAT deficiency means there is not enough of this protein in the body....
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