A novel mutation in the ATP7B gene causing hepatolenticular degeneration in a Chinese family: A case report.

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INTRODUCTION: Hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson disease) is an autosomal recessive monogenic disorder caused by mutations in the ATPase copper transporting beta (ATP7B) gene located on human chromosome 13. This gene encodes a copper-transporting P-type ATPase (ATP7B). Recent studies have revealed that the ATP7B gene is predominantly affected by a few hotspot mutations, with the His1069Gln mutation in exon 14...

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