z-logo
open-access-imgOpen Access
Human model of IRX5 mutations reveals key role for this transcription factor in ventricular conduction
Author(s) -
Zeina R. Al Sayed,
Robin Canac,
Bastien Cimarosti,
Carine Bonnard,
JeanBaptiste Gourraud,
Hanan Hamamy,
Hülya Kayserili,
Aurore Girardeau,
Mariam Jouni,
Nicolas Jacob,
Anne Gaignerie,
Caroline Chariau,
Laurent David,
Virginie Forest,
Céline Marionneau,
Flavien Charpentier,
Gildas Loussouarn,
Guillaume Lamirault,
Bruno Reversade,
Kazem Zibara,
Patricia Lemarchand,
Nathalie Gaborit
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
cardiovascular research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.774
H-Index - 219
eISSN - 1755-3245
pISSN - 0008-6363
DOI - 10.1093/cvr/cvaa259
Subject(s) - biology , depolarization , transcription factor , cardiac electrophysiology , homeobox , sodium channel , medicine , endocrinology , microbiology and biotechnology , electrophysiology , neuroscience , genetics , gene , chemistry , sodium , organic chemistry
Several inherited arrhythmic diseases have been linked to single gene mutations in cardiac ion channels and interacting proteins. However, the mechanisms underlying most arrhythmias, are thought to involve altered regulation of the expression of multiple effectors. In this study, we aimed to examine the role of a transcription factor (TF) belonging to the Iroquois homeobox family, IRX5, in cardiac electrical function.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.
Having issues? You can contact us here
Accelerating Research

Address

John Eccles House
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom