Essential Biochemistry - Plasma Proteins And Immunoglobulins (Section 1 - No. 40)
Emphysema is due to inhibition of:
Haptoglobin
Fibrinogen
Ceruloplasmin
a1-antitrypsin
Explanation
Genetic deficiency in A1PI can lead to emphysema. Smoke cigarette smoking also leads to emphysema as smoke inhibits the activity of A1PI.
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