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Menkes' Disease: Perspective and Update on a Fatal Copper Disorder

Edward D. Harris

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Abstract

Although the causes of the abnormal copper utilization seen in Menkes' disease remain unknown, a candidate gene reported by three laboratories has narrowed the search for the defective or missing factor. These genetic studies also suggest that a copper ATPase may be important in normal copper metabolism.

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Although the causes of the abnormal copper utilization seen in Menkes' disease remain unknown, a candidate gene reported by three laboratories has narrowed the search for the defective or missing factor. These genetic studies also suggest that a copper ATPase may be important in normal copper metabolism.

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Although the causes of the abnormal copper utilization seen in Menkes' disease remain unknown, a candidate gene reported by three laboratories has narrowed the search for the defective or missing factor. These genetic studies also suggest that a copper ATPase may be important in normal copper metabolism.

Key concepts: Menkes disease, Copper, ATP7A, Copper deficiency, Copper metabolism, Disease, Perspective (graphical), Genetic disorder

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