[Research progress in gene therapy for Wilson's disease].

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Wilson's disease (WD) is a kind of inherited single-gene autosomal recessive disorder in which mutations in the ATP7B gene cause copper excretion disorders. Drug therapy is currently the main treatment method for WD. Liver transplantation should be considered for poor drug response or acute liver failure. However, it faces problems such as medication adherence, adverse reactions and shortage of liver source. Gene...

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