A novel mutation in the transthyretin gene in amyloidosis: A cluster case report in Vietnam

Authors

  • Ngoc Lan Thi Nguyen*, Quy Van Vu, Duc Tuan Nguyen
  • Thu Anh Nguyen
  • Phuong Lan Thi Dam

Keywords:

amyloid, digestive disorders, hereditary, slow heart rate.

Abstract

Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a slowly progressive condition characterised by the abnormal accumulation of a protein called amyloid in the body’s organs and tissues. There are three main subtypes of amyloidosis (AL), including primary or AL, secondary or AA AL, and hereditary or familial AL...

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Author Biographies

  • Ngoc Lan Thi Nguyen*, Quy Van Vu, Duc Tuan Nguyen

    Biochemistry Department, Hanoi Medical University, 1 Ton That Tung Street, Trung Tu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Clinical Laboratory, Hanoi Medical University Hospital, 1 Ton That Tung Street, Trung Tu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam

  • Thu Anh Nguyen

    Vinmec International Hospital, 458 Minh Khai Street, Vinh Tuy Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam

  • Phuong Lan Thi Dam

    Biochemistry Department, 103 Military Hospital, 261 Phung Hung Street, Phuc La Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Published

2024-06-15

Issue

No. 2C (2024): JUNE 2024 . VOLUME 66 NUMBER 2

Section

LIFE SCIENCES