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Acrodermatitis enteropathica.

P J Aggett

    Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a genetic disorder causing zinc deficiency due to poor intestinal absorption. This review highlights its clinical and biochemical aspects, emphasizing zinc's crucial role in human metabolism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Human Metabolism
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Acrodermatitis enteropathica presents with distinct clinical and biochemical manifestations.
    • The condition is linked to impaired zinc absorption.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical and biochemical features of Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
    • To underscore the metabolic significance of zinc in humans.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of clinical and biochemical data.
    • Analysis of Acrodermatitis enteropathica as a case study for zinc metabolism.

    Main Results:

    • Acrodermatitis enteropathica is characterized by systemic zinc deficiency.
    • The deficiency stems from a defect in intestinal zinc absorption.

    Conclusions:

    • Acrodermatitis enteropathica serves as a key example of zinc's metabolic importance.
    • Understanding this condition is vital for managing zinc-related metabolic disorders.