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What Drugs Cause Amyloidosis?: Understanding the Link

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Iatrogenic amyloidosis, a form of the disease caused by medical interventions, is a rare but recognized complication where therapeutic protein and peptide drugs can become amyloidogenic, leading to localized deposits [1.3.3, 1.3.5, 1.5.6]. This includes both prescribed medications and illicit substances.