alpha1-antitrypsin

alpha1-antitrypsin
al·pha1-an·ti·tryp·sin (alґfə an″tĭ-tripґsin) 1. a plasma protein of the serpin group, an α1-globulin with Mr of 53,000, produced primarily in the liver; it is an acute phase reactant and inhibits the activity of elastase, cathepsin G, trypsin, and other proteolytic enzymes. Deficiency of this protein is associated with development of emphysema. Also written α1-antitrypsin. Called also alpha1-protease or proteinase inhibitor. 2. alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (human).

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