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The protein α-1 antitrypsin is used for the treatment of
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Solution:
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.