Heterozygosity for a Pathogenic Variant in <i>SLC12A3</i> That Causes Autosomal Recessive Gitelman Syndrome Is Associated with Lower Serum Potassium.
Wan X, Perry J, Zhang H et al.
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Potassium levels regulate multiple physiologic processes. The heritability of serum potassium level is moderate, with published estimates varying from 17% to 60%, suggesting genetic influences. However, the genetic determinants of potassium levels are not generally known.
5,812 Old Order Amish (founder/genetic isolate) individuals
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