Long QT Syndrome
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the heart's electrical activity. It can cause sudden, uncontrollable, dangerous arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs) in response to exercise or stress. Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.
Associated Genes
| Gene Name | Chromosome number | BMRB Entries | PDB Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANK2 | 4 | PDB Entries | |
| SCN5A | 3 | PDB Entries | |
| KCNH2 | 7 | PDB Entries | |
| SCN4B | 11 | PDB Entries | |
| KCNQ1 | 11 | PDB Entries | |
| KCNJ2 | 17 | ||
| SNTA1 | 202 | ||
| KCNE1 | 21 | BMRB Entries | PDB Entries |
| KCNE2 > | 21 |