Novel gain-of-function mechanism in K(+) channel-related long-QT syndrome: altered gating and selectivity in the HERG1 N629D mutant.

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The N629D mutation, adjacent to the GFG signature sequence of the HERG1 A K(+) channel, causes long-QT syndrome (LQTS). Expression of N629D in Xenopus oocytes produces a rapidly activating, noninactivating current. N629D is nonselective among monovalent cations; permeation of K(+) was similar to that of Na(+) or Cs(+). During repolarization to potentials between -30 and -70 mV, N629D manifested an inward tail...

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