Alpha-1 antitrypsin

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) is a plasma protein and a protease inhibitor. It protects tissues from proteases like neutrophil elastase.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency predisposes to pulmonary emphysema (a form of COPD) and cirrhosis.