Highly efficient agent against Wilson disease

Posted by on June 21, 2016 3:12 pm
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Scientists describe a small peptide that very efficiently binds excess copper from liver cells. This molecule comes from a bacterium’s bag of tricks and could be suitable for treating Wilson disease. In an experimental model it has already proven superior to conventional medicines.

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