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AEDR, H-Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg-OH

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2024 pubmed

Improving genetic testing pathways for transthyretin amyloidosis in France: challenges and strategies.

Hebrard. Bérénice B; Babonneau. Marie-Lise ML; Charron. Philippe P; Consolino. Emilie E; Dauriat. Benjamin B; Dupin-Deguine. Delphine D; Fargeaud. Dominique D; Farrugia. Agnès A; Giguet-Valard. Anna-Gaëlle AG; Guijarro. Damien D; Inamo. Jocelyn J; Jeanneteau. Julien J; Mazzella. Jean-Michaël JM; Michon. Claire-Cécile CC; Millat. Gilles G; Mouquet. Frédéric F; Oghina. Silvia S; Pereon. Yann Y; Poinsignon. Vianney V; Pompougnac. Julie J; Proukhnitzky. Julie J; Schaefer. Elise E; Sturtz. Franck F; Trosdorf. Mathilde M; Auguste. Anne A; Canali. Giorgia G; Combes. Alexandre A; Funalot. Benoît B; Damy. Thibaud T

Abstract

Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a severe and rare disease characterized by the progressive deposition of misfolded transthyretin proteins, causing irreversible organ damage. Transthyretin amyloidosis can present as a hereditary ATTR or acquired wild-type ATTR form. Genetic testing is critical for determining a hereditary predisposition and subsequently initiating appropriate family screening. In France, strict regulations govern genetic testing that aim to protect patients and their families affected by hereditary diseases such as ATTR. However, challenges persist in establishing an effective genetic testing pathway. A multidisciplinary group of French experts convened to discuss the challenges associated with an ATTR genetic diagnosis and to propose improvement strategies. Key challenges include the lack of pathway standardization, communication gaps between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, and difficulties in complying with regulatory requirements. Concerns about patient data safety and outsourced testing quality further complicate matters. Proposed strategies included the development of stakeholder mapping tools for HCPs and patients, educational programs to improve literacy on genetic testing regulations, increase disease awareness among medical geneticists and genetic counselors, and strengthening HCP-patient communication through educational materials. These initiatives aim to streamline the genetic testing pathway, enhance compliance with regulations, and ultimately provide optimal support for patients and families with ATTR.

Study Information

Provider

pubmed

Year

2024

Date

2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z

DOI

10.1186/s13023-024-03370-z

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