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Mechanisms underlying the distinct K+ dependencies of periodic paralysis.
The Journal of general physiology - 5 May 2025
Foy Brent D, Dupont Chris, Walker Phillip V, Denman Kirsten, Engisch Kathrin L, Rich Mark M
Abstract excerpt
Patients with periodic paralysis have attacks of weakness precipitated by depolarization of muscle. Each form of periodic paralysis is associated with unique changes in serum K+ during attacks of weakness. In hypokalemic periodic paralysis (hypoKPP), the mutation-induced gating pore current causes weakness associated with low serum K+. In hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (hyperKPP), mutations increase a...
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