<it>KCNE1 </it>D85N polymorphism — a sex-specific modifier in type 1 long QT syndrome?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an inherited ion channel disorder manifesting with prolongation of the cardiac repolarization phase and severe ventricular arrhythmias. The common <it>KCNE1 </it>D85N potassium channel variant p...

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Main Authors: Marjamaa Annukka, Lahtinen Annukka M, Swan Heikki, Kontula Kimmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/11