Maria Scott

Understanding Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (hATTR)

Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR amyloidosis) is an inherited, rapidly progressing and life-threatening disease. It is caused by a mutation in the transthyretin (TTR) gene that results in the accumulation of abnormal TTR proteins, such as amyloid fibers, in multiple locations, including the nerves, heart, and gastrointestinal tract.