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Q. The protein $\alpha$-1 antitrypsin is used for the treatment of

Biotechnology and its Applications

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Emphysema is a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness. The protein alpha - 1 antitrypsin is used to treat the emphysema. Alpha - 1 antitrypsin is a protein made by cells in the liver and passes out into the bloodstream and can travel to the lungs. Its main function is to protect the lungs from damage caused by other types of proteins.