Background The SERPINA1 SERPINA3 and SERPINE2 genes which encode antiproteases have
Background The SERPINA1 SERPINA3 and SERPINE2 genes which encode antiproteases have been proposed to be susceptible genes for of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related phenotypes. of elderly Japanese people. The association between these SNPs and the severity of emphysema as assessed using macroscopic scores was determined. Results Emphysema of more than moderate degree … [Read more…]