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One Gene, Two Diseases: the Pathologic Role of IGLV1-44 in AL Amyloidosis and POEMS

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 99 YearsAllFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Biopsy-proven diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, POEMS syndrome or multiple myeloma * Planned peripheral blood sampling +/- bone marrow aspiration * Age \> 18 years * Willingness to allow use of clinical data and diagnostic leftovers of clinical specimens for research purposes through signing a written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Undefined monoclonal gammopathy or non-AL amyloidosis * Patients fulfilling the criteria for complete hematologic response after anti-clonal therapy * Age \<18 years * Failure to show willingness to allow use of clinical data and diagnostic leftovers of clinical specimens for research purposes.
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What it tests

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Where

1 site
Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
Pavia, Italy
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