Normal values of alpha 1 antitrypsin in the mestizo Mexican population

Gaytan, M.; Martínez, J.; Vázquez, L.; Chapela, R.

Archivos de Investigacion Medica 20(1): 39-43

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0066-6769
PMID: 2788397
Document Number: 333579
Serum levels of alpha 1 antitrypsin (AAT) were determined in 100 mestizo individuals from Mexico. They were selected among those whose ancestors lived in Mexico at least for three generations, no clinical incidence of acute or chronic disease. Concentration ranged from 57-148 UI/ml and are lower than those reported in the literature. No age or sex differences were found. A total of 95% of the population fall between 68-136 UI/ml.

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