Are the new genetic tools for diagnosis of Wilson disease helpful in clinical practice?Key points

Summary: The diagnosis of Wilson disease is not always easy. For many patients, a combination of tests reflecting disturbed copper metabolism may be needed. Testing for ATP7B variants has become part of the routine diagnostic approach. The methods of genetic testing include analysis of the 21 coding...

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Main Authors: Carmen Espinós, Peter Ferenci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:JHEP Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589555920300483