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Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a protein that is produced mainly by the liver and found in blood plasma. It protects tissues, especially those of the lungs, by blocking the destructive effects of certain enzymes. A lack of this protein may lead to emphysema and liver disease.

Contents 1 Primary component of origin 2 Percent of component 3 Production 4 Medicinal Value 5 Risks 6 Pharmaceuticals, found in 7 Alternatives 8 Factoids 9 See also

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Plasma.

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[edit] Production

Extracted from sequestered (separated) blood.

[edit] Medicinal Value

Alpha-1-antitrypsin replacement therapy has proved useful in the treatment of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.

[edit] Risks

[edit] Pharmaceuticals, found in

[edit] Alternatives

[edit] Factoids

[edit] See also

• What is alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency?
• Replacement therapy of alpha-1-antitrypsin