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Copper is an essential element which acts as a cofactor in many enzymatic processes but can be extremely toxic when the normal levels are surpassed.
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specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
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General information
Copper is an essential element which acts as a cofactor in many enzymatic processes but can be extremely toxic when the normal levels are surpassed. Therefore, copper toxicosis is a disorder characterised by increased liver copper levels and early death.
Clinical features
Increased copper levels and early death.
Additional information
With the current reports it cannot be stated that the deletion in the COMMD1 gene is the only cause of copper toxicosis.
References
Pubmed ID: 16293123
Omia ID: 1988