Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the P-type ATPase gene. Wilson’s disease causes defective biliary excretion of copper, leading to its accumulation, particularly in the liver and brain. The ATP7B gene is responsible for the transportation of copper from the liver to the intestine to be defecated from the body, failure from which leads to accumulation of copper in the liver, brain, eyes, and other organs, causing life-threatening organ damage. As Wilson’s disease affects various systems in the body, affected individuals tend to develop various signs and symptoms. Some of the Wilson’s disease symptoms include chronic liver disease (jaun...
