SLC18A3 and pulmonary emphysema: The Lm evaluation (Fig. 2K–O), a recognized parameter for detecting alveolar enlargement (emphysema), showed that WT-PPE and VAChT KDHOM-PPE groups have increased pulmonary airspace compared to control groups (WT-SAL and VAChT KDHOM-SAL, p < 0.001 for both comparisons).