Skip to content
FAP News Today logo
  • About FAP
    What is FAP?
    Symptoms
    Diagnosis
    Causes
    Life expectancy and prognosis
  • Treatments
    Approved treatments
    Experimental treatments
  • News
  • Columns
    Rumination and Response — Ezekiel Lim
    Sunrise Sunset — Jaime Christmas
  • Health insights
  • FAQs
  • What can we help you find today?

April 4, 2022 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

Small Vesicles in Blood Contribute to Toxic TTR Protein Buildup in FAP

Small vesicles in the blood contribute to the clumping or aggregation, and toxic accumulation of the transthyretin (TTR) protein in people with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), a study shows. These findings shed light on the underlying mechanisms of FAP and point to these small blood vesicles, known as extracellular…

Recent Posts

  • Researchers develop quick test for finding genetic mutation
  • MRI parameter may be new FAP biomarker, study suggests
  • One-time nex-z gene-editing therapy eases FAP for two years
  • Long-term tafamidis meglumine slows FAP progression: Study
  • Blood GFAP protein levels may help in early FAP diagnosis


Bionews, Inc.

3 W Garden St
Suite 700
Pensacola, FL 32502
Website: bionews.com
Email: info@bionews.com
Phone: 1-800-936-1363

  • About Us
  • Leadership
  • Our Culture
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertising Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Disclaimer

This site is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Copyright © 2013-2025 All rights reserved.