Abstract
ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channel mutations have been identified in individuals with dilated cardiomyopathy and overt heart failure. Here, a common E23K functional polymorphism in the Kir6.2 channel pore versus cardiac phenotype was studied in a cross-sectional community-based cohort (n = 2,031). The KK genotype was associated with greater left ventricular size among subjects with increased stress load due to hypertension. These findings implicate Kir6.2 K23 as a risk factor for adverse subclinical myocardial remodeling, and underscore the significance of cardiac KATP channels within the population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 665-667 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Human genetics |
Volume | 123 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Genetics(clinical)