Article
Altered HCN4 channel C-linker interaction is associated with familial tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome and atrial fibrillation.
European heart journal - 1 Sept 2013
Duhme Nana, Schweizer Patrick A, Thomas Dierk, Becker Rüdiger, Schröter Julian, Barends Thomas R M, Schlichting Ilme, Draguhn Andreas, Bruehl Claus, Katus Hugo A, Koenen Michael
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: HCN4 channels are involved in generation, regulation, and stabilization of heart rhythm and channel dysfunction is associated with inherited sinus bradycardia. We asked whether dysfunctional HCN4 channels also contribute to the generation of cardiac tachyarrhythmias. METHODS AND RESULTS: In a candidate gene approach, we screened 422 patients with atrial and/or ventricular tachyarrhythmias and detected a...
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