Wilson’s Disease: Facing the Challenge of Diagnosing a Rare Disease
Wilson disease (WD) is a rare disorder caused by mutations in <i>ATP7B</i>, which leads to the defective biliary excretion of copper. The subsequent gradual accumulation of copper in different organs produces an extremely variable clinical picture, which comprises hepatic, neurological p...
Main Authors: | Ana Sánchez-Monteagudo, Edna Ripollés, Marina Berenguer, Carmen Espinós |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/9/1100 |
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