Tag: Icelandic Type Amyloidosis

Icelandic Type Amyloidosis (Type VI) Definition and Description of Icelandic Type Amyloidosis (Type VI) Icelandic Type Amyloidosis, also known as Type VI amyloidosis, is a rare form of systemic amyloidosis characterized by the deposition of amyloid fibrils primarily composed of mutated transthyretin (TTR) protein. This condition primarily affects individuals of Icelandic descent, due to a…