Absence of a large decrease in the ?-1 globulin peak in a serum electrophoresis pattern suggests: A) Transferrin deficiency. B) ?_1- antitrypsin deficiency. C) Nephrotic syndrome. D) Chronic inflammation.

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?-1 antitrypsin is a major component of the ?-1 globulin fraction. A deficiency would lead to a decrease in the ?-1 globulin peak, so its absence suggests that ?-1 antitrypsin deficiency is not present.

Absence of a Large Decrease in the ?-1 Globulin Peak