KCNQ1

The KCNQ1 gene, crucial for heart rhythm regulation, influences susceptibility to long QT syndrome and other cardiac arrhythmias.

Associated Diseases

Long QT Syndrome, Atrial fibrillation, familial 3, Short QT syndrome, ervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome

Did you Know

The KCNQ1 gene, encoding a potassium ion channel, is crucial for regulating the heart‘s electrical activity. Mutations in this gene can lead to long QT syndrome, a heart rhythm disorder associated with an increased risk of fainting, seizures, and sudden cardiac arrest. Understanding KCNQ1 gene function is essential for diagnosing and managing long QT syndrome and other cardiac arrhythmias. Additionally, KCNQ1 variants have been linked to other conditions, including deafness and certain types of epilepsy. Research on the KCNQ1 gene continues to uncover insights into its role in health and disease, paving the way for improved treatments and interventions.