December 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case report concluded that undiagnosed Menkes disease, an X-linked disorder causing copper deficiency, contributed to a 7-month-old's illness and death, complicating his presentation with viral septic shock and methamphetamine exposure.
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” This review discusses the mechanisms involved in wound healing and explores the potential of nanomaterials as a promising approach to managing chronic wounds, but reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” This review discusses zinc's role as an essential trace element in human nutrition, particularly its importance in total parenteral nutrition, and reports no new clinical results.
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June 1983 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that copper injections increased dopamine-β-hydroxylase activity in the brains of mottled mice, an animal model for Menkes' syndrome.
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July 1981 in “Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology” In this study, brindled mutant mice with clinical features similar to kinky hair syndrome showed marked improvement and prevention of neuronal degeneration after receiving cupric chloride injections, with timing of administration being crucial.