TTR amyloidosis

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:neurodegenerative_diseases
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Heart
gptkb:computer
kidneys
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:familial_amyloid_polyneuropathy
chronic inflammatory conditions
systemic diseases
other amyloid types
senile systemic amyloidosis
gptkbp:caused_by transthyretin protein misfolding
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing studies
phase 3 trials
drug repurposing studies
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
imaging studies
biopsy
depends on stage
variable outcomes
depends on organ involvement
serum biomarkers
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:genetic_studies mutations in TTR gene
gptkbp:historical_significance development of targeted therapies
advancements in diagnostics
increased research interest
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TTR amyloidosis
gptkbp:is_common_in certain ethnic groups
older adults
gptkbp:pathway tissue damage
organ dysfunction
amyloid deposits
gptkbp:prevalence rare disease
gptkbp:public_awareness patient advocacy groups
medical education initiatives
increasing awareness
gptkbp:research_focus treatment efficacy
genetic therapies
amyloid fibril formation
gptkbp:risk_factor age
family history
certain genetic mutations
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Cardiology
peripheral neuropathy
orthostatic hypotension
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:diflunisal
gptkb:tafamidis
improving quality of life
symptom management
liver transplantation
disease stabilization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:familial_amyloid_polyneuropathy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7