The worldwide need for amyloid diagnosis in animals

Deposition of amyloid in tissues and organs leads to amyloidosis, impacting the function of vital organs and often resulting in mortality. About 42 proteins in humans and 10 in animals are known to form amyloid deposits. Amyloid research in humans has gained considerable pace in recent years but not...

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Published in:Journal of biosciences 2023-12, Vol.48 (4), p.46-46, Article 46
Main Authors: Garg, Akansha, Thakur, Ashwani Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amyloid
Amyloidosis
Animals
Annual reports
Apolipoproteins
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Body organs
Cats
Cell Biology
death
Diagnosis
Disease
early diagnosis
ecosystems
Global economy
Inflammation
Life Sciences
Microbiology
Mortality
Organs
Plant Sciences
Polypeptides
prognosis
Proteins
Review
Spleen
Veterinarians
Zoology
Zoonoses
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Summary:Deposition of amyloid in tissues and organs leads to amyloidosis, impacting the function of vital organs and often resulting in mortality. About 42 proteins in humans and 10 in animals are known to form amyloid deposits. Amyloid research in humans has gained considerable pace in recent years but not in the case of animals. Being an essential part of the ecosystem, animals contribute significantly to the world economy. Many retrospective studies have shown amyloidosis as a possible cause of animal death. Underdiagnosis of amyloidosis in animals may also increase the chance of zoonotic transmission. Hence, assessment of the prevalence of amyloidosis necessitates significant attention. An early diagnosis will improve the overall prognosis and decrease in the fatality of animals. This article strives to bring this issue to the attention of scientists, veterinarians, and primary caretakers of animals. This will help in the diagnosis and treatment of amyloidosis in animals.
ISSN:0973-7138
0250-5991
0973-7138
DOI:10.1007/s12038-023-00372-0