Channelopathies: Kir2.1 mutations jeopardize many cell functions

被引:42
作者
Jongsma, HJ
Wilders, R
机构
[1] Univ Utrecht, Med Ctr, Dept Med Physiol, NL-3508 AB Utrecht, Netherlands
[2] Univ Amsterdam, Dept Physiol, Acad Med Ctr, NL-1105 AZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
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D O I
10.1016/S0960-9822(01)00437-7
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Andersen's syndrome is caused by mutations in the potassium channel Kir2.1, a major determinant of resting membrane potential. The clinical features of this disease illustrate the importance of a stable resting membrane potential for many cell functions.
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页码:R747 / R750
页数:4
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