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Alpha-1-antitrypsin (Pi) types in Down's syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  135662     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (Pi) phenotypes have been determined in 40 patients suffering from Down's syndrome. Thirty-six of the patients were found to have a normal M phenotype, whereas two deficient phenotypes of the MS variety were observed. In addition, two M variants were noted. The significance of an M variant phenotype in some patients with Down's syndrome is not completely understood and is currently under investigation. Since the majority of the patients had a normal alpha-1-antitrypsin phenotype, the results of this study indicate that a deficiency in alpha-1-antitrypsin plays no role in the respiratory fragility of individuals with Down's syndrome.
Authors:
P Arnaud; N M Burdash; G B Wilson; H H Fudenberg
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical genetics     Volume:  10     ISSN:  0009-9163     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Genet.     Publication Date:  1976 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1976-12-30     Completed Date:  1976-12-30     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0253664     Medline TA:  Clin Genet     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  239-43     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Down Syndrome / genetics*
Female
Genetic Variation
Humans
Infant
Male
Phenotype
alpha 1-Antitrypsin* / analysis
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/alpha 1-Antitrypsin

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