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Glial cells in familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy.
Acta neuropathologica communications - 18 Dec 2014
Gonçalves Nádia P, Costelha Susete, Saraiva Maria J
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INTRODUCTION: Transthyretin V30M mutation is the most common variant leading to Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy. In this genetic disorder, Transthyretin accumulates preferentially in the extracellular matrix of peripheral and autonomic nervous systems leading to cell death and dysfunction. Thus, knowledge regarding important biological systems for Transthyretin clearance might unravel novel insights into...
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