Possible Treatment for Wilson's Disease Unexpectedly Identified
Channel: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Date: 2018-07-31

Scientists report encouraging preclinical results of a small molecule called DPM-1001 that robustly reduces copper levels in cells and tissues. It is a potential treatment for Wilson's disease, a serious genetic illness.

Dr. Nick Tonks describes how the serendipity that is inherent to basic research played its part.

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