Hereditary Angioedema Therapeutics Companies
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling (edema), typically in the limbs, face, gastrointestinal tract, and airway. The condition is caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH), a protein involved in regulating inflammation and the immune response. The swelling episodes can be spontaneous or triggered by stress, trauma, surgery, or infection.