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Biallelic loss-of-function variants in KCNJ16 presenting with hypokalemic metabolic acidosis.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Oct 2021
Webb Bryn D, Hotchkiss Hilary, Prasun Pankaj, Gelb Bruce D, Satlin Lisa
Abstract excerpt
KCNJ16 encodes Kir5.1 and acts in combination with Kir4.1, encoded by KCNJ10, to form an inwardly rectifying K+ channel expressed at the basolateral membrane of epithelial cells in the distal nephron. This Kir4.1/Kir5.1 channel is critical for controlling basolateral membrane potential and K+ recycling, the latter coupled to Na-K-ATPase activity, which determines renal Na+ handling. Previous work has shown that...
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