A major genetic cause of lung damage due to destruction of the alveolar walls is deficiency of the protein alpha-1 anti-trypsin (AAT). AAT is an enzyme that inhibits the activity of another protein. What protein is most likely the normally-inhibited target of AAT?

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Alpha-1 anti-trypsin (AAT) inhibits elastase, an elastin-specific protease, which can cause lung damage if not properly regulated.

A Major Genetic Cause of Lung Damage Due to Destruction