Article
Kv7.1 (KCNQ1) properties and channelopathies.
The Journal of physiology - 1 Apr 2008
Peroz David, Rodriguez Nicolas, Choveau Frank, Baró Isabelle, Mérot Jean, Loussouarn Gildas
Abstract excerpt
KCNQ1 is the pore-forming subunit of a channel complex whose expression and function have been rather well characterized in the heart. Almost 300 mutations of KCNQ1 have been identified in patients and a vast majority of the described mutations are linked to the long QT syndrome. Only a few mutations are linked to other pathologies such as atrial fibrillation and the short QT syndrome. However, a considerable...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
