Functional characterisation of genetic variants associated with malignant hyperthermia

Mutations in the skeletal muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium release channel (RYR1) have been identified in association with malignant hyperthermia(MH)and exertional heat stroke(EHS). MH is a pharmacogenetic disorder in which hypermetabolism is triggered upon exposure to volatile anaesthetics. MH...

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Main Author: Merritt, Alan
Other Authors: Hopkins, Philip ; Booms, Patrick ; Steele, Derek
Published: University of Leeds 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.589293