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Resistance to hypertension and high Cl- excretion in humans with SLC26A4 mutations.
Clinical genetics - 1 Mar 2017
Kim B G, Yoo T-H, Yoo J-E, Seo Y J, Jung J, Choi J Y
Abstract excerpt
Pendrin is a membrane transporter encoded by solute carrier family26A4 (SLC26A4). Mutations in this gene are known to cause hearing loss, and recent data from animal studies indicate a link between pendrin expression and hypertension; although, this association in humans is unclear. To clarify this issue, we investigated the influence of pendrin on blood pressure by analyzing demographic and biochemical data -...
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