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Functional characterization of novel ABCB6 mutations and their clinical implications in familial pseudohyperkalemia.
Haematologica - 1 Aug 2016
Andolfo Immacolata, Russo Roberta, Manna Francesco, De Rosa Gianluca, Gambale Antonella, Zouwail Soha, Detta Nicola, Pardo Catia Lo, Alper Seth L, Brugnara Carlo, Sharma Alok K, De Franceschi Lucia, Iolascon Achille
Abstract excerpt
Isolated familial pseudohyperkalemia is a dominant red cell trait characterized by cold-induced 'passive leak' of red cell potassium ions into plasma. The causative gene of this condition is ABCB6, which encodes an erythrocyte membrane ABC transporter protein bearing the Langereis blood group antigen system. In this study analyzing three new families, we report the first functional characterization of ABCB6...
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