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Preferred Label : Menkes disease;

Symbol : MNK;

CISMeF acronym : MNK;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Kinky hair disease; Copper transport disease; Steely hair disease; Menkes syndrome; MK;

Description : Menkes disease is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by generalized copper deficiency. The clinical features result from the dysfunction of several copper-dependent enzymes. De Bie et al. (2007) provided a detailed review of the molecular pathogenesis of Menkes disease.;

Inheritance : X-linked recessive;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the ATPase, Cu transporting, alpha polypeptide gene (ATP7A, 300011.0001);

Laboratory abnormalities : Low copper and ceruloplasmin;

Prefixed ID : #309400;

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