Pili torti
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Pili torti is characterized by short and brittle hairs that appear flattened and twisted when viewed through a microscope.
This phenotype is noted in Menkes disease
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This phenotype is noted in Menkes disease
Menkes disease
Menkes disease , also called Menkes syndrome, copper transport disease, steely hair disease, kinky hair disease, or Menkes kinky hair syndrome, is a disorder that affects copper levels in the body, leading to copper deficiency...
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