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A Novel Point Mutation in the KCNJ5 Gene Causing Primary Hyperaldosteronism and Early-Onset Autosomal Dominant Hypertension
29 May 2012
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CONTEXT: Aldosterone production in the adrenal zona glomerulosa is mainly regulated by angiotensin II, [K(+)], and ACTH. Genetic deletion of subunits of K(+)-selective leak (KCNK) channels TWIK-related acid sensitive K(+)-1 and/or TWIK-related acid sensitive K(+)-3 in mice results in primary hyperaldosteronism, whereas mutations in the KCNJ5 (potassium inwardly rectifying channel, subfamily J, member 5) gene are...
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