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Menkes Disease Research Paper

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Zachary Morello
Writing 120
12/16/15
Period 7
Menkes Disease Menkes disease is a X chromosome linked disease, that is caused by an affected ATP7A gene. Menkes disease is more common in males, because they only need one copy of the recessive gene in order to have the disease, while females require two copies of the gene to get the disease. The ATP7A gene is responsible for the synthesis of a protein that is responsible for transporting copper throughout the body, except for the liver. The ATP7A protein helps control absorption of copper from food, and is normally found in the Golgi apparatus, an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. Additionally, the protein provides copper to certain enzymes that are critical for the growth of bone, skin,
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