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hERG 1a LQT2 C-terminus truncation mutants display hERG 1b-dependent dominant negative mechanisms.
Heart rhythm - 1 May 2016
Puckerin Akil, Aromolaran Kelly A, Chang Donald D, Zukin R Suzanne, Colecraft Henry M, Boutjdir Mohamed, Aromolaran Ademuyiwa S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The human ether-à-go-go-related gene (hERG 1a) potassium channel is critical for cardiac repolarization. hERG 1b, another variant subunit, co-assembles with hERG 1a, modulates channel biophysical properties and plays an important role in repolarization. Mutations of hERG 1a lead to type 2 long QT syndrome (LQT2), and increased risk for fatal arrhythmias. The functional consequences of these mutations...
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