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- Transthyretin - Wikipedia
Transthyretin (TTR or TBPA) is a transport protein in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid that transports the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T 4) and retinol to the liver
- Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTR-CM): Types, Causes, Treatment
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) is a buildup of faulty proteins (fibrils) on your heart or nerves It can cause cardiomyopathy and heart failure
- Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) - American Heart Association
Transthyretin (trans-thy-re-tin) amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an underdiagnosed and potentially fatal disease of the heart muscle In ATTR-CM, a protein called transthyretin becomes misshapen and builds up in the heart, nerves and other organs
- A Narrative Review of the Role of Transthyretin in Health and Disease
Transthyretin (TTR) is a tetrameric transport protein highly conserved through vertebrate evolution and synthesized in the liver, choroid plexus, and retinal pigment epithelium TTR transports the thyroid hormone thyroxine and the retinol-binding protein (RBP) bound to retinol (vitamin A)
- Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis Evaluation and Management: 2025 ACC . . .
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy has emerged as an increasingly recognized cause of heart failure, particularly in older individuals
- Transthyretin amyloidosis: MedlinePlus Genetics
Transthyretin transports vitamin A (retinol) and a hormone called thyroxine throughout the body To transport retinol and thyroxine, four transthyretin proteins must attach (bind) to each other to form a four-protein unit (tetramer)
- The Rare Heart Problem Thats Mistaken for Normal Aging
Heart failure is a condition that many people face with age, but cases of a rare heart condition tied to a genetic mutation are on the rise Learn what transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is, how it's diagnosed, and what it means for your long-term health
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