Stunting and wasting in neurological Wilson disease: Role of copper, zinc, and insulin-like growth factor-I

CONCLUSIONS: Stunting and/or wasting occurs in 15.4% of children with neurologic WD and is associated with reduced serum IGF-I, Zn, and calcium concentration. Adjunctive Zn and calcium treatment may help in achieving normal growth.PMID:37580872 | DOI:10.1002/jdn.10293
Source: International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Source Type: research