protein 668 words KG: TTTRPROTEIN 2026-03-21
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TTR (Transthyretin) Protein

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolTTTRPROTEIN
Functionis an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Subcellular Localization</th><td>Secreted, extracellular</td></tr>
Molecular Weight14 kDa
GeneCardsTTTRPROTEIN
Human Protein AtlasTTTRPROTEIN
Thyroid hormone transportCarries thyroxine (T4) in plasma and CSF
Retinol transportBinds retinol-binding protein (RBP) to deliver vitamin A
Extracellular protein homeostasisActs as a "molecular chaperone"
Autosomal dominantCaused by TTR gene mutations
Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP)Peripheral neuropathy, autonomic dysfunction
Familial amyloid cardiomyopathy (FAC)Cardiac amyloidosis
Leptomeningeal amyloidosisCNS involvement
Age-relatedWild-type TTR forms amyloid with age
Predominantly cardiacDeposits in heart
Associated Diseasesneurodegeneration
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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