Search for dissertations about: "Respiratory system Andningsorganen monocytes inflammation AAT polymerization AAT COPD"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Respiratory system Andningsorganen monocytes inflammation AAT polymerization AAT COPD.

2. 1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Role of Alpha-1-antitrypsin

   Author : Ruta Aldonyte; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Andningsorganen; Respiratory system; monocytes; inflammation; AAT polymerization; AAT; COPD;

   Abstract : The only proven genetic risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an inherited Z (Glu342¡úLys) deficiency of alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT), a major inhibitor of neutrophil elastase. In vivo, AAT is found in both native (inhibitory) and modified (non-inhibitory) forms. READ MORE