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Frequency and localization of mutations in the 106 exons of the RYR1 gene in 50 individuals with malignant hyperthermia.
Human mutation - 1 Aug 2006
Galli Lucia, Orrico Alfredo, Lorenzini Stefania, Censini Stefano, Falciani Michela, Covacci Antonello, Tegazzin Vincenzo, Sorrentino Vincenzo
Abstract excerpt
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a dominantly inherited pharmacogenetic condition that manifests as a life-threatening hypermetabolic reaction when a susceptible individual is exposed to common volatile anesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxants. Although MH appears to be genetically heterogeneous, RYR1 is the main candidate for MH susceptibility. However, since molecular analysis is generally limited to exons...
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