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Mutations in the HERG K+-ion channel: a novel link between long QT syndrome and sudden infant death syndrome.
The American journal of cardiology - 1 Feb 2005
Christiansen Michael, Tønder Niels, Larsen Lars A, Andersen Paal S, Simonsen Henrik, Oyen Nina, Kanters Jørgen K, Jacobsen Joes R, Fosdal Inger, Wettrell Gøran, Kjeldsen Keld
Abstract excerpt
In a 7-week-old infant who experienced sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a novel missense mutation was identified in KCNH2, causing a lysine-to-glutamic acid amino acid substitution at position 101 (K101E). KCNH2 codes for the HERG ion channel and mutations in the gene are associated with cong...
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