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Disease causing mutations of calcium channels.
Channels (Austin, Tex.) - 1 Jan 2000
Lorenzon Nancy M, Beam Kurt G
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Calcium ions play an important role in the electrical excitability of nerve and muscle, as well as serving as a critical second messenger for diverse cellular functions. As a result, mutations of genes encoding calcium channels may have subtle affects on channel function yet strongly perturb cellular behavior. This review discusses the effects of calcium channel mutations on channel function, the pathological...
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