The Wilson disease gene is a putative copper transporting P-type ATPase similar to the Menkes gene.

Wilson disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper transport, resulting in copper accumulation and toxicity to the liver and brain. The gene (WD) has been mapped to chromosome 13 q14.3. On yeast artificial chromosomes from this region we have identified a sequence, similar to that codi...

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Main Authors: Bull, P, Thomas, G, Rommens, J, Forbes, JR, Cox, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1993