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Determination of the Relative Cell Surface and Total Expression of Recombinant Ion Channels Using Flow Cytometry
Published on: September 28, 2016
Genetics of ion-channel disorders
Marina Cerrone1, Carlo Napolitano, Silvia G Priori
1Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
In this article, we summarize the main features of the most common inherited channelopathies, focusing on the findings that advanced the field in the last few years.
Recent Findings:
The progress in genetics prompted the discovery of several new genes associated with ion-channel disorders, elucidating new molecular pathways and new arrhythmogenic mechanisms. The diffusion and availability of genetic screening gave a new relevance to the application of genetics not only for diagnosis, but also for risk assessment and therapeutic decisions. As a consequence, the present challenge in the field is represented by the need to use genetic data to develop personalized clinical approaches.
Summary:
Over a few years, the field of inherited arrhythmogenic diseases has rapidly expanded, thus reshaping clinical management for these conditions. It is now clear that to handle these patients a specialized expertise is needed, able to translate the discoveries derived from basic science studies into the clinical care of the patients.
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