Menkes' Syndrome N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Other characters, Menkes syndrome,. Print this article, (John H. Menkes, 20th century, American physician), see kinky hair syndrome. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/Volume III 1/MENKES SYNDROME.asp
Menkes Syndrome Diseases, Conditions and Injuries. menkes syndrome. Definition. menkes syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder due to an abnormal gene, ATP7A. http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/1594.cfm
Extractions: Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home Diseases, Conditions and Injuries by Michelle Badash, MS Definition Causes Risk Factors ... Organizations Menkes syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder due to an abnormal gene, ATP7A. Menkes syndrome causes impaired copper absorption. This results in arterial changes and deterioration of the brain. Menkes syndrome is rare. It occurs in 1 out of every 50,000-100,000 births. It affects primarily males. Most children born with Menkes syndrome have a life expectancy of 3-5 years. Copper proteins are necessary for the body to build bone, nerves, and other tissue. Babies with Menkes syndrome have a genetic disorder that causes copper to build up in excess amounts in the kidney, while remaining deficient in the liver and brain. This causes changes in the hair, brain, bones, liver, and arteries. A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for Menkes syndrome include: Children with Menkes are often born prematurely. Symptoms usually begin to show within three months after birth, and may include:
Menkes Syndrome - Genetics Home Reference menkes syndrome. What is menkes syndrome? menkes syndrome is a disorder that affects copper levels within the body. How common is menkes syndrome? http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=menkessyndrome
Extractions: A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine Home Search Conditions Genes ... Help Menkes syndrome Menkes syndrome is a disorder that affects copper levels within the body. It is characterized by peculiar hair, growth failure, and deterioration of the nervous system. A mild form of Menkes syndrome is known as occipital horn syndrome (sometimes called X-linked cutis laxa). The estimated incidence of Menkes syndrome is 1 in 250,000 live births. Mutations in the gene cause Menkes syndrome. As the result of a mutation in the ATP7A gene, copper is poorly distributed to cells in the body. Copper accumulates in some tissues, such as the small intestines and kidneys, while the brain and other tissues have unusually low levels. The decreased supply of copper can reduce the activity of numerous copper-containing enzymes that are necessary for the structure and function of bone, skin, hair, blood vessels, and the nervous system. How do people inherit Menkes syndrome?
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Extractions: Due to decreased activity of copper based enzymes several phenotypes are common in individuals with Menkes syndrome. Most notably individuals develop whitish hair due to pili torti, monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa. Gradual cerebral and cerebellar degredation, major seizures, aberrant tortuous arteries, skeletal abnormalities and premature death are among the most serious effects of Menkes syndrome. There is currently no adaquate treatment for this genetic disease although it has been discovered that copper histidinate injections, if administered early enough, may prevent cerebral deterioration-due to its ability to cross the blood brain barrier- and hair discoloration and abnormalities. In the case with Mertha and Eliot D. son, Rick, a clear distinct link exists between the phenotypes described above and Ricks phenotypes- white hair, brain degeneration, artery abnormalities, bending of legs bones similar to scurvy. It is also evident that this disease was inherited from the mother due to signs of unusual twisting of her hair and because of the X-linked recessive inheritance pattern.
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Extractions: Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Menkes syndrome is inherited as an X-linked recessive disorder. The disorder is related to deficient levels of copper availability to cells. Symptoms include progressive mental deterioration, kinked, twisted and brittle hair, as well as skeletal changes. Death usually occurs in the first few years of life. About 1 in 300,000 individuals are affected.
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Extractions: Signs and tests: There is often a history of Menkes syndrome in a male relative. Signs include slow growth in the womb, abnormally low body temperature, bleeding in the brain and abnormal appearance of the hair under the microscope. Males will have 100% of their hairs show abnormal structure but carrier-females may show only half the hairs to be abnormal.
Extractions: Deficiency, Dependency and Toxicity ... Vitamins and Minerals : Menkes' Syndrome ...Menkes syndrome - syndrome. ABSTRACT. Menkes syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder with a defect in the intestinal absorption of copper. The gene Diagnosis and therapy of Menkes syndrome, a genetic form of copper ... - 1998 American Society for Clinical Nutrition Diagnosis and therapy of Menkes syndrome, a genetic form of copper Bladder diverticulae and Menkesâ syndrome. DISEASE: Menkes' Syndrome - DISEASE: Featured Web Pages. Syndrome on eBay - www.ebay.com Find syndrome items at low prices. With over 5 million items for sale Friends of Alexander Deihl - A non-profit organization established to help children and their families who have been affected by a crippling disorder or are terminally ill. About Menkes' Syndrome with support. Geometry.Net - Health_Conditions: Menkes Syndrome - Menkes Syndrome: more detail. AKA menkes syndrome, Kinky Hair Disease. Definition Menkessyndrome is a Xlinked recessive disorder. Geometry.Net - Health_Conditions: Menkes Syndrome
Menkes’ Disease, Menkes' Syndrome Menkes Disease. Also indexed as Menkes Syndrome. 6. Kaler SG. Diagnosis and therapy of menkes syndrome, a genetic form of copper deficiency. http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1237000.html
Extractions: Gift of Health Hi ! Welcome to Truestar Health. Log In Welcome to the Truestar Health Encyclopedia Welcome to the Truestar Health Encyclopedia the most comprehensive information database available on health, wellness, food, nutrition, vitamins and supplements. Use of our encyclopedia will enable you to make well-informed, responsible decisions for the promotion of your own health and wellness. Enter search items Also indexed as: Menkes' Syndrome copper However, it now appears that the severity of the disease varies from person to person. Medical doctors often use genetic analysis to diagnose this disorder, even before birth. In cases where the genetic defect appears responsive to copper therapy, early treatment is needed to minimize the severity of the physical defects that will develop later. Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs Copper (injectable) Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
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Extractions: Back Back to main Health Information page Hypotonia Definition: Menkes syndrome is an inherited disorder that results in problems in multiple parts of the body due to cells not having enough copper. Alternative Names: Steely hair disease; Menkes kinky hair syndrome; Kinky hair disease Causes And Risk: Menkes syndrome is inherited as an X-linked recessive disorder. The disorder is related to deficient levels of copper in the cells. Symptoms include progressive mental deterioration, kinked, twisted and brittle hair, and skeletal changes. Death usually occurs in the first few years of life. About 1 in 300,000 individuals are affected. Prevention: Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Menkes syndrome. Evaluation by a geneticist is recommended for maternal relatives of an affected boy to determine genetic risks and carrier status. Symptoms: Pudgy, rosy cheeks
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