1.Proarrhythmogenic Effect of the L532P and N588K KCNH2 Mutations in the Human Heart Using a 3D Electrophysiological Model
Aulia Khamas HEIKHMAKHTIAR ; Abebe Tekle ABRHA ; Da Un JEONG ; Ki Moo LIM
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2020;35(29):e238-
		                        		
		                        			 Background:
		                        			Atrial arrhythmia is a cardiac disorder caused by abnormal electrical signaling and transmission, which can result in atrial fibrillation and eventual death. Genetic defects in ion channels can cause myocardial repolarization disorders. Arrhythmia-associated gene mutations, including KCNH2 gene mutations, which are one of the most common genetic disorders, have been reported. This mutation causes abnormal QT intervals by a gain of function in the rapid delayed rectifier potassium channel (IKr). In this study, we demonstrated that mutations in the KCNH2 gene cause atrial arrhythmia. 
		                        		
		                        			Methods:
		                        			The N588K and L532P mutations were induced in the Courtemanche-Ramirez-Nattel (CRN) cell model, which was subjected to two-dimensional and three-dimensional simulations to compare the electrical conduction patterns of the wild-type and mutant-type genes. 
		                        		
		                        			Results:
		                        			In contrast to the early self-termination of the wild-type conduction waveforms, the conduction waveform of the mutant-type retained the reentrant wave (N588K) and caused a spiral break-up, resulting in irregular wave generation (L532P). 
		                        		
		                        			Conclusion
		                        			The present study confirmed that the KCNH2 gene mutation increases the vulnerability of the atrial tissue for arrhythmia. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
 
            
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