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ABOUT PROTEINOPATHIES
ABOUT PROTEINOPATHIES
Proteinopathies are diseases caused by the abnormal folding and aggregation of specific proteins. The diseases are characterized by the accumulation of misfolded proteins in different organs, leading to cellular dysfunction and tissue damage. Listed below are some notable diseases and the type of protein accumulation that causes it.
DISEASES
DISEASES
Proteins:
Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)
Proteins:
Various amyloid proteins, including Amyloid A (AA), Transthyretin (TTR)
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