OMIA:002609 : Modifier of copper toxicosis, RETN-related

Categories: Homeostasis / metabolism phene

Possible human homologue (MIM number): 605565 (gene)

Cross-species summary: Excessive copper deposition in the body due to variants in the ATP7B gene has been named 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