Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
| Title: | Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency |
| URL: | http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/alpha1def.htm |
| Description: | Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a disease caused by reduced or abnormal production in the body of the enzyme inhibitor alpha-1 antitrypsin. Body tissues and blood normally contain powerful enzymes - known as proteases - that can attack foreign substances within the body that may be harmful, such as tobacco smoke. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency |
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