amyloid protein AA; amyloid fibril protein AA

Introduction

fragment of amyloid protein SAA (serum amyloid protein-A).

Pathology

• deposition as amyloid (AA amyloidosis) is frequently a complication of chronic inflammatory conditions such as:
  • rheumatoid arthritis (AA amyloidosis)
  • familial Mediterranean fever

More general terms

• serum amyloid A1 protein

Additional terms

• AA amyloidosis
• rheumatoid arthritis (RA)