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Episodic ataxia type 1 mutations affect fast inactivation of K+ channels by a reduction in either subunit surface expression or affinity for inactivation domain.
American journal of physiology. Cell physiology - 1 Jun 2011
Imbrici Paola, D'Adamo Maria Cristina, Grottesi Alessandro, Biscarini Andrea, Pessia Mauro
Abstract excerpt
Episodic ataxia type 1 (EA1) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by continuous myokymia and episodic attacks of ataxia. Mutations in the gene KCNA1 that encodes the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv1.1 are responsible for EA1. In several brain areas, Kv1.1 coassembles with Kv1.4, which confers N-type inactivating properties to heteromeric channels. It is therefore likely that the rate of inactivation...
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