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K(ATP) channel polymorphism is associated with left ventricular size in hypertensive individuals: a large-scale community-based study.
Human genetics - 1 Jul 2008
Reyes Santiago, Terzic Andre, Mahoney Douglas W, Redfield Margaret M, Rodeheffer Richard J, Olson Timothy M
Abstract excerpt
ATP-sensitive K+ (K(ATP)) channel mutations have been identified in individuals with dilated cardiomyopathy and overt heart failure. Here, a common E23K functional polymorphism in the Kir6.2 channel pore versus cardiac phenotype was studied in a cross-sectional community-based cohort (n = 2,031)....
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