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Subjects heterozygous for genetic loss of function of the thiazide-sensitive cotransporter have reduced blood pressure.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Feb 2008
Fava C, Montagnana M, Rosberg L, Burri P, Almgren P, Jönsson A, Wanby P, Lippi G, Minuz P, Hulthèn L U, Aurell M, Melander O
Abstract excerpt
Gitelmańs syndrome (GS) is an inherited recessive disorder caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous loss of function mutations of the NaCl cotransporter (NCCT) gene encoding the kidney-expressed NCCT, the pharmacological target of thiazide diuretics. An observational study estimated the prevalence of GS to 19/1,000,000, in Sweden, suggesting that approximately 1% of the population carries one mutant NCCT...
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