ATTR Amyloidosis

Preferred Label : ATTR Amyloidosis;

NCIt synonyms : Transthyretin Amyloidosis;

NCIt definition : A disorder caused by changes in the structure of transthyretin protein, affecting its ability to form tetramers. The tetramers break down and form strands of amyloid fibrils. The fibrils clump together and form amyloid deposits in tissues, causing irreversible damage. It can be hereditary, caused by mutations in the TTR gene or age-related.;

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C205628;

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- CTRP Disease Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- ATTR Amyloid Deposition [NCIt concept]
- Amyloid Deposition [NCIt concept]
- Apple Green Dichromism Present in Polarized Congo-Red Stained Sections [NCIt concept]

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