Genetic variants of serum alpha 1 antitrypsin

ABSTRACT

Complete absence of data on alpha 1 antitrypsin in this country prompted us to determine serum levels using radial immunodiffusion [RID] and phenotypes by isoelectric focusing [IEF] in 100 healthy adults [52 males and 48 females]. Mean serum alpha 1 antitrypsin concentration in healthy subjects was 2.47 +/- 0.08 g/l and the main phenotypes MM [70%], M1 M2 [28%] and FM 3 [2%] are infrequent in our population