Profile of plasma microRNAs as a potential biomarker of Wilson’s disease

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Abstract Background Wilson’s disease (WD) is a rare condition resulting from autosomal recessive mutations in ATP7B , a copper transporter, manifesting with hepatic, neurological, and psychiatric symptoms. Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment yield a positive prognosis, while delayed identification and/or insufficient therapy lead to a poor outcome. Our aim was to establish a prognostic method for WD by...

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