Deficiency of which of the following micronutrient results in Menkes syndrome
Menkes syndrome, characterized by kinky hair and growth retardation, reflects a dietary deficiency of the copper required by lysyl oxidase, which catalyzes a key step in the formation of the covalent cross-links that strengthen collagen fibers.Ref: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 5; Proteins: Higher Orders of Structure
Magnesium
Copper
Selenium
Manganese
Structure and function of protein