Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency AAT is a protease inhibitor targeting neutrophil elastase. It
prevents the destruction of tissue, particularly in the lung, from elastase activity. AAT …

The ATP‐binding cassette (ABC) transporter superfamily comprises membrane proteins that
efflux various substrates across extra‐and intracellular membranes. Mutations in ABC genes …

The plasma proteome can help bridge the gap between the genome and diseases. Here we
describe genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of plasma protein levels measured with …

Lung-function impairment underlies chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
predicts mortality. In the largest multi-ancestry genome-wide association meta-analysis of …

The kidneys operate at the interface of plasma and urine by clearing molecular waste
products while retaining valuable solutes. Genetic studies of paired plasma and urine …

Background & Aims Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and lifestyle factors (cigarette smoking, alcohol
drinking, and coffee consumption) have been associated with the risk of developing …

The effect of membrane transporters on drug disposition, efficacy and safety is now well
recognized. Since the initial publication from the International Transporter Consortium …

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a pregnancy-specific liver disorder affecting
0.5–2% of pregnancies. The majority of cases present in the third trimester with pruritus …

The research of rare and devastating orphan diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis (IPF) has been limited by the rarity of the disease itself. The prognosis is poor—the …

We conducted a Mendelian randomization study to determine the potential causal
associations of gallstone disease, diabetes, serum calcium, triglyceride levels, smoking and …