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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for "Alpha-1-proteinase" inhibitor
  1. ... connection remains with the deficiency of the protein alpha-1 antitrypsin, a blood protein that limits inflammation in the lungs. People who lack a functional alpha-1 antitrypsin protein are at greater risk of developing COPD— ...
  2. ... contribute to COPD. A rare genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can also cause the disease—but it ...