Article
Left ventricular diastolic function associated with common genetic variation in ATP12A in a general population.
BMC medical genetics - 4 Nov 2014
Knez Judita, Salvi Erika, Tikhonoff Valérie, Stolarz-Skrzypek Katarzyna, Ryabikov Andrew, Thijs Lutgarde, Braga Daniele, Kloch-Badelek Malgorzata, Malyutina Sofia, Casiglia Edoardo, Czarnecka Danuta, Kawecka-Jaszcz Kalina, Cusi Daniele, Nawrot Tim, Staessen Jan A, Kuznetsova Tatiana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Left ventricular (LV) function depends on the activity of transmembrane electrolyte transporters. Failing human myocardium has lower Na(+)/K(+) ATPase expression and higher intracellular sodium concentrations. The ATP12A gene encodes a catalytic subunit of an ATPase that can function...
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