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Extractions: [ Patient Information / Metabolic Disorders ] Menkes syndrome Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism that markedly decreases the cells' ability to absorb copper. The disorder causes severe cerebral degeneration and arterial changes, resulting in death in infancy. The disease can often be diagnosed by looking at a victim's hair, which appears to be both whitish and kinked when viewed under a microscope. Menkes' disease is transmitted as an X-linked recessive trait. Sufferers can not transport copper, which is needed by enzymes involved in making bone, nerve and other structures. A number of other diseases, including type IX Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, may be the result of allelic mutations (i.e. mutations in the same gene, but having slightly different symptoms) and it is hoped that research into these diseases may prove useful in fighting Menkes' disease. If administered within the first few months of life, copper histidinate appears to be effective in increasing the life expectancy of some patients. However, this treatment only increases life expectancy from three to thirteen years of age, so can only be considered a palliative. A similar condition to Menkes' disease exists in mice; working with these model organisms will help give insight into human copper transport mechanisms, so helping to develop effective treatments for Menkes' sufferers.
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Extractions: New Dream Network Dreamhost , and Dreamservers If you have a minute, please sign my Dreambook too! Name: tammy fourman E-mail address: crow72003@yahoo.com Comments: my son was diagnosed with menkes in march of 2004. i live in indiana and i spoke to dani recently about some things. i really enjoyed seeing those pictures of all the children,i wish that they were all here with their parents where they are needed the most . its made me feel a little better to talk to dani and know that another mom not too far away,has had a boy like mine. im not alone. take care. Friday, April 23rd 2004 - 06:23:06 PM Name: Alan Harned E-mail address: Adog722@aol.com Comments: Hello, my name is Alan and i am doing a research project about Menkes Syndrom.When i first signed up for the disease i thought it was just a little disease that wouldn't affect me.After looking at your website and seeing Justin and all of the other little children who had the disease, it really opened my eyes.I am truly sorry about your children.I'm sure that they were great kids, and are in a better place.Please know that i will pray for you all and that my life will always be changed.God bless you. Friday, March 19th 2004 - 10:23:43 AM
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...Menkes Syndrome syndrome. ABSTRACT. menkes syndrome is an Xlinked recessive disorder with a defect in the intestinal absorption of copper. The gene http://www.imbiomed.com/Patol/Ptv44n2/english/Zpt72-01.html
Extractions: ABSTRACT Menkes syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder with a defect in the intestinal absorption of copper. The gene has been mapped to Xq13.3, distal to the X inactivation center. Detection of carriers is complicated due generally to the fact that they are phenotypically normal. The findings in a Mexican family in which the mother was found to be obligate carrier with two affected sons are discussed. Key words: MenkesĀ“ syndrome, copper metabolism, detection of carriers.
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Extractions: Back Email Us Search Centers of Excellence ... Disease Management 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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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.
Extractions: Menkes Disease,Kinky Hair Disease,Steely Hair Disease,Trichopoliodystrophy,X-linked Copper Deficiency,Copper Transport Disease,X-linked Copper Malabsorption,Menkes Disease,Kinky Hair Disease,Steely Hair Disease,Trichopoliodystrophy,X-linked Copper Deficiency,Copper Transport Disease,X-linked Copper Malabsorption National Organization for Rare Disorders Menkes Disease is a genetic disorder of copper metabolism beginning before birth. Copper accumulates in excessive amounts in the liver, and is deficient in most other tissues of the body. Structural changes occur in the hair, brain, bones, liver and arteries.