Polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin mediated amyloidosis in adults is a rare, progressive neurological disorder caused by the buildup of amyloid proteins in the peripheral nervous system. These proteins, which are produced by the liver, can accumulate in the nerves, leading to damage and dysfunction. Symptoms of this disorder include numbness and tingling in the hands […]
Cardiomyopathy of wild type or hereditary transthyretin mediated amyloidosis is a rare form of cardiomyopathy caused by mutations in the transthyretin (TTR) gene. This gene is responsible for the production of a protein called transthyretin, which is involved in transporting thyroid hormone and retinol-binding protein. Mutations in this gene can lead to the overproduction of […]
