Researchers reveal the impact of transthyretin protein levels on heart disease risk. Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have ...

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have uncovered significant findings regarding the impact of transthyretin, or TTR, protein ...

Hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR) is a rare condition that may cause polyneuropathy (nerve damage). If you have a family history or symptoms, your doctor may order tests to check ...

Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material—deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)—of an organism. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a progressive disorder involving amyloid ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

It can be tough to share the news of a genetic health condition, but doing so empowers your relatives to take charge of their health. ATTR occurs when the protein transthyretin (TTR), which is made in ...

Early detection and treatment of hereditary transthyretin-related amyloidosis via genetic counseling are crucial. Yet, not all at-risk individuals seek genetic counseling, and management for ...

Physician–scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have uncovered significant findings regarding the impact of transthyretin, or TTR, protein ...

Many forms of amyloidosis are caused by mutations in very specific genes that cause the misfolding of certain proteins, which ultimately misfold and aggregate. Though genetic diseases are normally not ...

The study, led by Pankaj Arora, M.D., and Naman Shetty, M.D., examined data from 35,206 participants in the UK Biobank. The researchers investigated the clinical correlates of TTR levels, differences ...