Mutations in the potassium channel subunit KCNE1 are associated with early-onset familial atrial fibrillation

• Main Authors: Olesen Morten S (Author), Bentzen Bo H (Author), Nielsen Jonas B (Author), Steffensen Annette B (Author), David Jens-Peter (Author), Jabbari Javad (Author), Jensen Henrik K (Author), Haunsø Stig (Author), Svendsen Jesper H (Author), Schmitt Nicole (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia. The potassium current I_Ksis essential for cardiac repolarization. Gain-of-function mutations in K_V7.1, the pore-forming α-subunit...