Frontiers Wilson Disease: Update on Pathophysiology and Treatment What is Wilson disease? It's a rare condition where excess copper builds up in the body, affecting the function of the liver, brain, and other organs. Early signs and symptoms Peptides might be the future of medicine. But they are a long way off! GHK Cu is being pushed hard online right now skin, hair, anti ageing, regeneration. Sounds great. Except there is no Hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson disease) is a genetic disorder caused by impaired copper metabolism, leading to copper accumulation in multiple organsespecially the liver and brain. It typically presents with a combination of: