Light chain (AL) Amyloidosis/Primary

AL amyloidosis is a rare condition caused when bone marrow produces abnormal antibodies that can't be broken down and are deposited in tissues, interfering with…

Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when amyloid proteins are deposited in tissues and organs. Amyloid proteins are abnormal proteins that the body cannot…

Diarrhoea is the passing of loose or watery stools more than three times a day. It can be acute (lasting only for a short time) or chronic (persisting for long…

Serum amyloid P component (SAP) is a normal protein found in the blood that binds to amyloid deposits. In healthy people there are very small amounts of SAP and…

In AL amyloidosis, an abnormal protein called amyloid is produced and accumulates in tissues and organs. The build-up of amyloid protein is called an amyloid…

Steroids are drugs which mimic certain hormones in the body that help to regulate and control the way the body develops and functions. There are several types of…

Fatigue is a feeling of near constant exhaustion that differs from the everyday tiredness that comes with the demands of a busy daily life. Unlike ordinary…

Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) has been one of the greatest growth stories in the ultra-rare disease space over the past decade, with their blockbuster C5 inhibitor…

Amyloidosis is a disorder in which misfolded native proteins deposit extracellularly and lead to organ damage. Although the various types of amyloidoses share in…

The term 'amyloidosis' is a general term used for a group of diseases where an abnormal protein, called amyloid, accumulates in the tissues. The build-up of amyloid…