| abstract |
Alpha 1-antitrypsin compositions and treatment methods using such compositions for treating a variety of pulmonary diseases are provided. The compositions generally contain AAT, a stabilizing carbohydrate such as trehalose, a surfactant such as Polysorbate 80 and an antioxidant to stabilize AAT for use as a therapeutic. The formulations can be prepared as both liquids and solids and administered by nebulization of the liquid formulation or by conversion of dry powder formulation into an aerosol. |