Mutation in the AChR ion channel gate underlies a fast channel congenital myasthenic syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Most congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) have postsynaptic defects from mutations within the muscle acetylcholine receptor (AChR). Mutations underlying the slow channel syndrome cause a "gain of function" and usually show dominant inheritance, whereas mutations underlying ACh...

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Main Authors: Webster, R, Brydson, M, Croxen, R, Newsom-Davis, J, Vincent, A, Beeson, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004