'Rescue' mutations can protect liver from damage in patients with genetic disorder

Published Date: 11 Mar 2025

Acquired DNA mutations found in the SERPINA1 gene can protect liver cells from damage in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, new research shows. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) is a genetic condition caused ...

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