Discovery helps explain how children develop rare, fatal disease

A team of biochemistry researchers at the University of Missouri has published conclusive scientific evidence that the gene ATP7A is essential for the dietary absorption of the nutrient copper. Their work with laboratory mice also provides a greater understanding of how this gene impacts Menkes disease as scientists search for a treatment.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/uom…