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. 2020 Oct 28;9:1. doi: 10.12703/b/9-1

Table 1. Milder deficiency genotypes, alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) levels, and risk of disease.

Genotype *Average AAT level13 Risk of disease References
SZ 9–15 µM 45–80 mg/dL COPD (related to smoking or occupational exposure; 3x > PiMM)
Lung function decline (DLCO > FEV1)
Apical emphysema dominance, with less severe disease than PiZZ
Risk factor for chronic liver disease
5,912
MZ 13–23 µM 66–120 mg/dL Higher risk of emphysema compared to PiMM
Increased risk of COPD in smokers/ex-smokers
Lung function decline (FEV1 > DLCO)
Higher transaminase levels
Modifier of chronic liver disease (alcoholic cirrhosis, non-alcoholic
liver disease, or cirrhosis)
4,9,1417
SS 14–20 µM 70–105 mg/dL Obstructive lung disease (COPD; asthma)
Minor risk liver cirrhosis in alcohol abusers
4,18
MS 19–35 µM 100–180 mg/dL Without lung or liver risk disease 13

AAT, alpha-1 antitrypsin; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; DLCO, diffusing capacity of lung for carbon monoxide; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second

*Serum levels given are measured using commercial standard (mg/dL) and the purified standard (µM)