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Andersen-Tawil syndrome – a review of the literature and a case report
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Online publication date: 2008-07-09
Reumatologia 2008;46(3):171-174
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Andersen-Tawil syndrome is a rare form of channelopathy, i.e. disease caused by defective structure and function of the proteins that form the ion channels within the cell membrane. In patients with Andersen-Tawil syndrome, mutations of the KCNJ2 gene result in defective Kir 2.1 protein. The protein forms potassium ion channels. The clinical picture includes periodic muscular weakness occurring after physical exercise, cardiac arrhythmias and dysmorphic features (short stature, hypoplasia of mandible, short fingers and toes).
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