Article
Menkes disease with discordant phenotype in female monozygotic twins.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Nov 2015
Burgemeister Anna Lena, Zirn Birgit, Oeffner Frank, Kaler Stephen G, Lemm Gunther, Rossier Eva, Büttel Hans-Martin
Abstract excerpt
Menkes disease (MD) is a rare X-linked recessive disorder caused by mutations in the ATP7A gene. This neurodegenerative disorder typically affects males and is characterized by impaired copper distribution and the malfunction of several copper-dependent enzymes. We report clinically discordant fe...
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