The group of COPD subjects without AATD included 8 patients with self-reported AATD of genotype Pi MZ, 16 patients with self-reported AATD of unknown genotype but normal AAT serum level and no replacement treatment, and 2482 patients without AATD according to self-report and medication. This evidence concerns the gene SERPINA1 and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency.