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Amyloidosis is a rare disease caused by the accumulation and the deposition of proteins such as immunoglobulin light-chain protein in AL amyloidosis and misfolded transthyretin (TTR) protein in ATTR amyloidosis. There are a few other types of amyloidosis as well, which are either a result of a preexisting condition or are not highly prevalent. Various challenges exist in terms of finding a cure for this debilitating disease, such as multiple mutations in the TTR gene, resulting in diverse etiologies across different geographies. Research efforts have decreased disease progression significantly, and many researchers are focusing on treatment options to deplete amyloid deposition on organs that cause their dysfunction.

Developments in amyloidosis treatment have resulted in many pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies trying different drug classes targeting various stages of pathways that lead to misfolded protein, including stabilizers, inhibitors, and silencers. Recently, gene editing drugs, such as RNA interference drugs, have been receiving approval, indicating the success rate of targeted therapies and creating a manufacturer monopoly for the development of a certain class of drugs for treatment.