C.K.TEDAM University of Technology and Applied Science has launched a Nationwide Disease Awareness Program known as Amyloidosis: ATTR (transthyretin). Apexnewsgh.com report
According to a Senior Lecturer Department of Applied Biology School Environment and Life Sciences Dr. Kwaku Appiah-Kubu, the University won a grant value of One hundred and Fifty United State dollars ($150,000.00) to create awareness in support of early detection and diagnosis of a disease that seems to be rare to the Ghanaian populace which is known as Amyloidosis: ATTR (transthyretin).
Amyloidosis: ATTR (transthyretin) is a “protein misfolding disorder.” Transthyretin is a protein made by the liver that helps carry thyroid hormone and vitamin A in the blood. In ATTR amyloidosis, the protein deposits in the heart and/or the nerves and other organs and tissues. Several medications are used to treat this condition; others are still being clinical trials.
Dr. Kwaku said it has to do with the normal protein they refer to as Transthyretin protein and this protein depending on the circumstances has to do with aging for example 60 and above, there is a high tendency that ‘transthyretin protein’ might misfold.
He said, proteins generally are found in our bloodstreams.
Professor Eric Magnus Wilmot, was very optimistic for the introduction of program.
Meanwhile, the Navrongo Municipal Chief Executive Adongo Joseph who appeared as the representative of the Upper East Regional Minister advised Ghanaians to report any effect ATTR amyloidosis to the health experts near them.
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