Alpha-1 Foundation DNA and Tissue Bank

Alpha-1 Foundation DNA and Tissue Bank

This is a long-term follow-up banking protocol that collects medical information and tissue (blood, liver and lung) samples for future research; use of data and samples for research purposes is overseen by the Tissue Bank Advisory Committee; the purpose of the Bank is to further research on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

Subject participation includes completion of informed consent, medical questionnaire, and email authorization. Subjects may provide a blood sample for alpha-1 antitrypsin genotype, phenotype and level. Lung and liver tissue may also be provided if available. Subjects may be contacted no more often than annually for updated information.

This project has a certificate of confidentiality from NIH.

Inclusion Criteria:

• all interested individuals may enroll

Exclusion Criteria:

• there are no exclusion criteria