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Molecular mechanisms of EAST/SeSAME syndrome mutations in Kir4.1 (KCNJ10).
The Journal of biological chemistry - 12 Nov 2010
Sala-Rabanal Monica, Kucheryavykh Lilia Y, Skatchkov Serguei N, Eaton Misty J, Nichols Colin G
Abstract excerpt
Inwardly rectifying potassium channel Kir4.1 is critical for glial function, control of neuronal excitability, and systemic K(+) homeostasis. Novel mutations in Kir4.1 have been associated with EAST/SeSAME syndrome, characterized by mental retardation, ataxia, seizures, hearing loss, and renal salt waste. Patients are homozygous for R65P, G77R, C140R or T164I; or compound heterozygous for A167V/R297C or...
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