Ankyrin-B syndrome: enhanced cardiac function balanced by risk of cardiac death and premature senescence.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Here we report the unexpected finding that specific human ANK2 variants represent a new example of balanced human variants. The prevalence of certain ANK2 (encodes ankyrin-B) variants range from 2 percent of European individuals to 8 percent in individuals from West Africa. Ankyrin-B variants associated with severe human arrhythmia phenotypes (eg E1425G, V1516D, R1788W) were rare in the general population. Variants associated with less severe clinical and in vitro phenotypes were unexpectedly common. Studies with the ankyrin-B(+/-) mouse reveal both benefits of enhanced cardiac contractility, as well as costs in earlier senescence and reduced lifespan. Together these findings suggest a constellation of traits that we term "ankyrin-B syndrome", which may contribute to both aging-related disorders and enhanced cardiac function.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Mohler, PJ; Healy, JA; Xue, H; Puca, AA; Kline, CF; Allingham, RR; Kranias, EG; Rockman, HA; Bennett, V
Published Date
- October 17, 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 2 / 10
Start / End Page
- e1051 -
PubMed ID
- 17940615
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC2013943
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1932-6203
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1371/journal.pone.0001051
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States