Menkes Syndrome Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis
In Menkes syndrome, also known as "steely hair disease," copper accumulates at abnormally low levels in the liver and brain, while the kidneys and intestinal lining accumulate copper at higher than normal levels. The disorder is a rare, X-linked genetic condition resulting from mutations in the copper transporter ATP7A gene. Due to this mutation, copper is unable to reach various cells in the body where it is essential for enzyme function and cellular structure.