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Through whole-exome sequencing, we discovered a novel AGCGACAC deletion (S981fs) in the hERG gene of an LQT2 patient. Using a heterologous expression system and patch clamping, we found that the mutant K channel had reduced cell surface expression and lower current amplitude compared to the wild type. However, functional expression was restored by lowering temperature and using potassium channel inhibitors or openers (E4031, cisapride, nicorandil). Co-immunoprecipitation experiments confirmed the assembly of mutant proteins with wild-type hERG. Confocal imaging showed decreased hERG distribution on the cell membrane in cells expressing S981fs. Notably, treatment with G418 significantly increased hERG current in wild-type\/S981fs heterozygotes. In conclusion, our study identifies a novel hERG mutation leading to impaired Kv11.1 function due to trafficking and nonsense-mediated RNA decay defects. 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