[Lysozyme amyloidosis].
🔬 Peer-reviewed
[Lysozyme amyloidosis].
M Scafi, S Valleix, A Benyamine, E Jean, J-R Harlé, P Rossi + 3 more
La Revue de medecine interne · 2019
Findings
This study reviews lysozyme amyloidosis, a rare genetic disease (about 50 cases reported worldwide) where lysozyme protein misfolds and accumulates in organs, causing serious damage to the kidneys, liver, skin, and digestive system. There's no cure—treatment is mainly managing symptoms, though organ transplants can help. Important note: this research is about a disease caused by lysozyme, not lysozyme as a skincare ingredient.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
La Revue de medecine interne
Ingredients studied