Severe α1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and Increased Risk of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Individuals with PiZZ have an increased risk for development of gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, noninfectious gastroenteritis, and diverticular disease encompassing symptomatic diverticulosis and its complications), as compared with the general population.
Authors
- Hanan A. Tanash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0913-2347)
- Magnus Per Ekström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7227-5113)
- Eeva Piitulainen
- Adriana-Maria Hiller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5452-0314)
- Eva Rönmark
- Anne Lindberg
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- Skåne University Hospital (SE)
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mayo Clinic Proceedings
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.11.017
- Primary Topic
- Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00