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A missense mutation in the sodium channel β1b subunit reveals SCN1B as a susceptibility gene underlying long QT syndrome.
Heart rhythm - 1 Jul 2014
Riuró Helena, Campuzano Oscar, Arbelo Elena, Iglesias Anna, Batlle Montserrat, Pérez-Villa Felix, Brugada Josep, Pérez Guillermo J, Scornik Fabiana S, Brugada Ramon
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BACKGROUND: Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is associated with sudden cardiac death and the prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram. A comprehensive screening of all genes previously associated with this disease leaves 30% of the patients without a genetic diagnosis. Pathogenic mutations in the sodium channel β subunits have been associated with cardiac channelopathies, including SCN4B mutations in LQTS....
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