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Review
. 2017 Jun;33(3):323-330.
doi: 10.1007/s12264-017-0107-4. Epub 2017 Mar 6.

Wilson's Disease in China

Juan-Juan Xie  1 , Zhi-Ying Wu  2
Affiliations
Review

Wilson's Disease in China

Juan-Juan Xie et al. Neurosci Bull. 2017 Jun.

Abstract

Wilson's disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism. Its incidence is higher in China than in western countries. ATP7B is the causative gene and encodes a P-type ATPase, which participates in the synthesis of holoceruloplasmin and copper excretion. Disease-causing variants of ATP7B disrupt the normal structure or function of the enzyme and cause copper deposition in multiple organs, leading to diverse clinical manifestations. Given the variety of presentations, misdiagnosis is not rare. Genetic diagnosis plays an important role and has gradually become a routine test in China. The first Chinese spectrum of disease-causing mutations of ATP7B has been established. As a remediable hereditary disorder, most WD patients have a good prognosis with an early diagnosis and chelation treatment. However, clinical trials are relatively few in China, and most treatments are based on the experience of experts and evidences from other countries. It is necessary to study and develop appropriate regimens specific for Chinese WD patients.

Keywords: Copper; Epidemiology; Management; Pathogenesis; Wilson’s Disease.

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