Mutations of the potassium channel KCNJ5 causing aldosterone-producing adenomas: one or two hits?

Hypertension. 2012 Feb;59(2):196-7. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.111.186205. Epub 2011 Dec 27.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • G Protein-Coupled Inwardly-Rectifying Potassium Channels / genetics*
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hyperaldosteronism / drug therapy*
  • Hyperaldosteronism / genetics*
  • Male
  • Mutation / genetics*

Substances

  • G Protein-Coupled Inwardly-Rectifying Potassium Channels
  • Glucocorticoids
  • KCNJ5 protein, human