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Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Known as: Periodic Paralyses, Normokalemic, Periodic Paralysis, Normokalemic, Paralysis, Normokalemic Periodic 
An autosomal dominant inherited non-dystrophic myotonia caused by mutations of the SCN4A gene, resulting in sodium muscle channelopathy. Currently… 
National Institutes of Health

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Familial Periodic Paralysis

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Ion permeation and block of the gating pore in the voltage sensor of NaV1.4 channels with hypokalemic periodic paralysis mutations
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis and normokalemic periodic paralysis are caused by mutations of the gating charge–carrying arginine… 
2009
2009
Alterations of growth plate and abnormal insulin-like growth factor I metabolism in growth-retarded hypokalemic rats: effect of growth hormone treatment.
Hypokalemic tubular disorders may lead to growth retardation which is resistant to growth hormone (GH) treatment. The mechanism… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Depolarization-activated gating pore current conducted by mutant sodium channels in potassium-sensitive normokalemic periodic paralysis
Some inherited periodic paralyses are caused by mutations in skeletal muscle NaV1.4 sodium channels that alter channel gating and… 
2008
2008
Mutations of Sodium Channel α-Subunit Genes in Chinese Patients with Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis
ObjectiveIn this study, we aim to investigate the clinical features and Mutations of sodium channel α-subunit (SCN4A) genes in… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Paroxysmal muscle weakness - the familial periodic paralyses
The familial periodic paralyses (PP) were commonly considered to be benign diseases since frequency and severity of the paralytic… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
New mutations of SCN4A cause a potassium-sensitive normokalemic periodic paralysis
Background: Periodic paralysis is classified into hypokalemic (hypoPP) and hyperkalemic (hyperPP) periodic paralysis according to… 
2004
2004
Effects of an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker on potassium in CAPD patients.
BACKGROUND Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) have shown numerous… 
2000
2000
Cardiac Function after Eight Hour Storage by Using Polyethylene Glycol Hemoglobin Versus Crystalloid Perfusion
Efforts to extend myocardial preservation for transplantation by crystalloid perfusion have been limited by edema and compromised… 
1994
1994
Frequency and significance of potassium disturbances in sick children.
Many nutritional elements are known to have a key function in the normal growth and development of children. One such element… 
1983
1983
Periodic paralysis with cardiac arrhythmia
In 1963, Klein et al. first described two girls with normokalemic periodic paralysis and cardiac arrhythmia. We have observed a… 
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