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What Is Treatment For Menkes Kinky Hair Syndrome?
Menkes syndrome is an
Alternative Names
Steely hair disease; Menkes kinky hair syndrome; Kinky hair disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Menkes syndrome is caused by a defect in the ATP7A gene. The defect makes it hard for the body to distribute and absorb copper. As a result, the brain and other parts of the body do not get enough copper.
Low copper levels can affect the structure of bone, skin,...
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