Question

Protein (propto - 1) antitrypsin is used to treat

• A. Alzheimer’s disease
• B. Rheumatoid arthritis
• C. Emphysema
• D. Cancer

Answer 1

The correct option is C Emphysema

Protein (propto - 1) antitrypsin

(Propto - 1) antitrypsin is a protein that inhibits the action of certain proteases and protects the lungs from their damaging actions.

Emphysema

Emphysema is a disorder which leads to the damage of lung tissues, especially the destruction of the alveoli.

It is caused due to an imbalance in the enzymes (proteases) that degrade the extracellular matrix within the lungs.

Thus, emphysema is treated by giving recombinant (propto - 1) antitrypsin.

Final answer

(d) Emphysema.