Menkes syndrome is a disorder of: (A) Copper transpo, (B) Iron Transpo, (C) Sodium transpo, (D) Potassium Transpo
Answer is A. Menkes kinky hair syndromeEtiologyFeaturesPrognosisX-linked metabolic disturbance of copper metabolismMutation in copper-transpoing ATP7A geneMental retardationHypocupremiaDecreased circulating ceruloplasminChildren with this disease often die within 5 years because of dissecting aneurysms or cardiac rupture(Ref: Harrison's 18/e p604)