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Corticosteroid-exacerbated symptoms in an Andersen's syndrome kindred.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Apr 2007
Bendahhou Saïd, Fournier Emmanuel, Gallet Serge, Ménard Dominique, Larroque Marie-Madeleine, Barhanin Jacques
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Periodic paralysis, cardiac arrhythmia and bone features are the hallmark of Andersen's syndrome (AS), a rare disorder caused by mutations in the KCNJ2 gene that encodes for the inward rectifier K(+)-channel Kir2.1. Rest following strenuous physical activity, carbohydrate ingestion, emotional str...
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