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Most LQT2 mutations reduce Kv11.1 (hERG) current by a class 2 (trafficking-deficient) mechanism.
Circulation - 24 Jan 2006
Anderson Corey L, Delisle Brian P, Anson Blake D, Kilby Jennifer A, Will Melissa L, Tester David J, Gong Qiuming, Zhou Zhengfeng, Ackerman Michael J, January Craig T
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BACKGROUND: The KCNH2 or human ether-a-go-go related gene (hERG) encodes the Kv11.1 alpha-subunit of the rapidly activating delayed rectifier K+ current (IKr) in the heart. Type 2 congenital long-QT syndrome (LQT2) results from KCNH2 mutations that cause loss of Kv11.1 channel function. Several mechanisms have been identified, including disruption of Kv11.1 channel synthesis (class 1), protein trafficking (class...
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