EAST syndrome: Clinical, pathophysiological, and genetic aspects of mutations in KCNJ10

EAST syndrome is a recently described autosomal recessive disorder secondary to mutations in KCNJ10 (Kir4.1), a gene encoding a potassium channel expressed in the brain, eye, ear and kidney. This condition is characterized by 4 cardinal features; Epilepsy, Ataxia, Sensorineural deafness, and (a rena...

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Main Authors: Abdelhadi, Ola, Iancu, Daniela, Stanescu, Horia, Kleta, Robert, Bockenhauer, Detlef
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4961265/