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A channelopathy mutation in the voltage-sensor discloses contributions of a conserved phenylalanine to gating properties of Kv1.1 channels and ataxia.
Scientific reports - 4 Jul 2017
Hasan Sonia, Bove Cecilia, Silvestri Gabriella, Mantuano Elide, Modoni Anna, Veneziano Liana, Macchioni Lara, Hunter Therese, Hunter Gary, Pessia Mauro, D'Adamo Maria Cristina
Abstract excerpt
Channelopathy mutations prove informative on disease causing mechanisms and channel gating dynamics. We have identified a novel heterozygous mutation in the KCNA1 gene of a young proband displaying typical signs and symptoms of Episodic Ataxia type 1 (EA1). This mutation is in the S4 helix of the voltage-sensing domain and results in the substitution of the highly conserved phenylalanine 303 by valine (p.F303V)....
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