Copper deficiency associated with severe neurological disorder--a genetic work-up of possible mutations in copper transport proteins.

doi:10.1016/j.jns.2010.01.008

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Copper deficiency associated with severe neurological disorder--a genetic work-up of possible mutations in copper transport proteins.

Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Apr 2010

Bach Jan-Philipp, Kumar Neeraj, Depboylu Candan, Noelker Carmen, Klockgether Thomas, Bacher Michael, Balzer-Geldsetzer Monika, Dodel Richard

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BACKGROUND: Copper deficiency has been described as resulting in severe neurological impairment. However, mechanisms underlying a copper deficiency are presently unknown. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We describe three patients suffering from severe spasticity, ataxia and hyperreflexia and had laboratory...

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