Hypokalemic periodic paralysis; two different genes responsible for similar clinical manifestations

Primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HOKPP) is an autosomal dominant disorder manifesting as recurrent periodic flaccid paralysis and concomitant hypokalemia. HOKPP is divided into type 1 and type 2 based on the causative gene. Although 2 different ion channels have been identified as the molecul...

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Main Authors: Hunmin Kim, Hee Hwang, Hae Il Cheong, Hye Won Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2011-11-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-54-473.pdf