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What does the CACNA1C gene encode?
What does the CACNA1C gene encode?
- GABA receptor subtype
- Beta subunit of a potassium channel
- Sodium transport protein
- Alpha-one subunit of a calcium channel (correct)
What is the main function of calcium channels in neurons?
What is the main function of calcium channels in neurons?
- Cellular respiration
- Signal transduction (correct)
- DNA replication
- Protein synthesis
What did the authors of the paper study using iPS cells from Timothy syndrome patients?
What did the authors of the paper study using iPS cells from Timothy syndrome patients?
- Behaviour of the calcium channel (correct)
- DNA methylation patterns
- Gene expression in muscle cells
- 'Fight or flight' response in neurons
How did the authors differentiate iPS cells into neurons?
How did the authors differentiate iPS cells into neurons?
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What was the first difference observed by the authors between neurons from Timothy syndrome patients and control individuals?
What was the first difference observed by the authors between neurons from Timothy syndrome patients and control individuals?
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What effect did the calcium channel inhibitor have on the observed calcium flux differences?
What effect did the calcium channel inhibitor have on the observed calcium flux differences?
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In which individuals were iPS cells generated by the authors during their study?
In which individuals were iPS cells generated by the authors during their study?
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