OMIA:002608 : Modifier of copper toxicosis, ATP7A-related

Categories: Homeostasis / metabolism phene

Possible human homologue (MIM number): 300011 (gene)

Cross-species summary: Excessive copper deposition in the body due to variants in the ATP7B gene has been named Wilson disease (see OMIA:001071 : Wilson disease). Genetic modifiers have been reported to partly protect against copper accumulation in animals with Wilson disease.

Species in which this phene is found:
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

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  • Created by Imke Tammen2 on 10 Jan 2023
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 10 Jan 2023
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 23 Apr 2023