Several infrequent genetic polymorphisms in the SERPINA1 gene are known to substantially reduce concentration of alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) in the blood. Since low AAT serum levels fail to protect pulmo
Additional file 1: Table S1. Loci associated with lung cancer (LC) in GWAS performed in Caucasian cohorts. Table S2. Loci associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in GWAS performed in Cau
The data (sources) provided here are used to reproduce the results presented in the thesis titled “Burden and control of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”. In detail, the data obtained from the G
Hyper-secretion and/or hyper-concentration of mucus is a defining feature of multiple obstructive lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mucus itself is composed of a m
