Tag: hereditary amyloidosis

  • Transthyretin Methionine-30 Amyloidosis (Type I)

    Transthyretin Methionine-30 Amyloidosis (Type I): Definition and Description of Transthyretin Methionine-30 Amyloidosis (Type I): Transthyretin Methionine-30 Amyloidosis (ATTR-M30), a hereditary form of amyloidosis, is characterized by the deposition of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) protein in tissues and organs. The disease arises from a mutation in the TTR gene on chromosome 18, specifically within the codon for…

  • Finnish Type Amyloidosis (Type V)

    Finnish Type Amyloidosis (Type V) Definition and Description of Finnish Type Amyloidosis (Type V) Finnish Type Amyloidosis, also known as Type V, is a hereditary form of amyloidosis that is primarily linked to genetic mutations in the transthyretin (TTR) gene. This disorder leads to the abnormal accumulation of amyloid proteins in various tissues and organs,…