By detailed sequence analysis and subsequent biophysical characterization of prototypic light chains, this project aims to identify sequence fingerprints in IGLV1-44 light chains leading to AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome. This understanding might help improve the risk stratification and early diagnosis of patients overexpressing pathologic IGLV1-44 LCs. Moreover, the development of nanobodies efficient in recognizing and stabilizing IGLV1-44 light chains which exert direct toxicity in cardiac AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome might form the basis for future development of therapeutic agents capable of counteracting IGLV1-44 light chain proteotoxicity.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
Pavia, Italy
RECRUITINGidentify sequence fingerprints in IGLV1-44 light chains leading to AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome
By detailed sequence analysis and subsequent biophysical characterization of prototypic light chains, this project aims to identify sequence fingerprints in IGLV1-44 light chains leading to AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome.
Time frame: two years
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