Nomenclature of amyloid and amyloidosis. WHO-IUIS Nomenclature Sub-Committee

Nomenclature of amyloid and amyloidosis. WHO-IUIS Nomenclature Sub-Committee

Bull World Health Organ. 1993;71(1):105-12.

[Article in English, French]

PMID: 8440029
PMCID: PMC2393434

Abstract

This classification of amyloid and amyloidosis is based on the amyloid fibril proteins, followed by a designation of the fibril protein precursor. Additional information includes the protein type or variant (where applicable) and the clinical diagnosis.

MeSH terms

Amyloid / classification*
Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor
Amyloidosis / classification*
Humans
Serum Amyloid A Protein
Terminology as Topic*

Substances

Amyloid
Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor
Serum Amyloid A Protein