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Systemic amyloidosis: a review with emphasis on pathogenesis.

P Westermark, K H Johnson, P Pitkänen

    Applied Pathology
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Amyloidosis involves protein deposits forming fibrils. This review covers the mechanisms behind immunoglobulin light chains, protein AA, and prealbumin fibril formation in various systemic amyloidosis types.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Pathology
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Amyloidosis is characterized by the extracellular deposition of misfolded proteins, forming amyloid fibrils.
    • Significant advancements in understanding amyloid deposit composition have occurred over the last decade.
    • Three primary protein groups are implicated in systemic amyloidosis: immunoglobulin light chains, protein AA, and prealbumin.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the known and postulated pathogenetic mechanisms of fibril formation in systemic amyloidosis.
    • To consolidate current knowledge on the molecular basis of amyloidogenesis for different protein types.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on amyloidosis pathogenesis.
    • Analysis of biochemical and molecular mechanisms of protein misfolding and fibril formation.
    • Synthesis of data on immunoglobulin light chains, protein AA, and prealbumin.

    Main Results:

    • Monoclonal immunoglobulin light chains are associated with primary and myeloma-associated amyloidosis.
    • Protein AA is the main component in secondary amyloidosis.
    • Transthyretin (prealbumin) is implicated in familial and senile systemic amyloidosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the specific pathogenetic pathways for each protein group is crucial for developing targeted therapies.
    • Further research into the molecular mechanisms of fibril formation may reveal novel therapeutic strategies for amyloidosis.

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