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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for COPPER
  1. ATP7A gene 
    ... making a protein that is important for regulating copper levels in the body. Copper is necessary for many cellular functions, but it ... intestine, this protein helps control the absorption of copper from food. In other cells, the ATP7A protein ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/atp7a - Genetics
  2. ATP7B gene 
    ... gene provides instructions for making a protein called copper-transporting ATPase 2. This protein is part of ... energy stored in the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Copper-transporting ATPase 2 is found primarily in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/atp7b - Genetics
  3. SOD1 gene 
    ... body. This enzyme attaches (binds) to molecules of copper and zinc to break down toxic, charged oxygen ... Central Valentine JS, Doucette PA, Zittin Potter S. Copper-zinc superoxide dismutase and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Annu ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/sod1 - Genetics
  4. PRNP gene 
    ... several important processes. These include the transport of copper into cells and protection of brain cells (neurons) ... an inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body. Wilson disease is caused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/prnp - Genetics
  5. CP gene 
    ... Citation on PubMed Nittis T, Gitlin JD. The copper-iron connection: hereditary aceruloplasminemia. Semin Hematol. 2002 Oct; ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cp - Genetics
  6. FTL gene 
    ... 021. Citation on PubMed Madsen E, Gitlin JD. Copper and iron disorders of the brain. Annu Rev ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ftl - Genetics