All of the following is CORRECT regards serum alpha-1 antitrypsin, EXCEPT * A. can inhibit functions of proteases B. is increased in acute inflammation C. when increases, chronic breakdown of lung tissue increases, leading to pulmonary emphysema D. is synthesised by the liver E. None of the above

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All of the following is CORRECT regards serum alpha-1 antitrypsin, EXCEPT *

A. can inhibit functions of proteases

B. is increased in acute inflammation

C. when increases, chronic breakdown of lung tissue increases, leading to pulmonary emphysema

D. is synthesised by the liver

E. None of the above

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