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A molecular basis for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Authors :
Basson, Craig T.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. June 14, 2001, Vol. 344 Issue 24, p1861, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

A mutation in the gene for the gamma2 regulatory subunit of AMP-activated protein kinase has been linked to a heart arrhythmia called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. The arrhythmia is caused by an abnormal electrical pathway between the upper and lower parts of the heart.

Subjects

Subjects :
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome -- Genetic aspects
Gene mutations -- Health aspects

Details

ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
344
Issue :
24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.75648933

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