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Genetics of and pathogenic mechanisms in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

Anita Kiran Vimalanathan1, Elisabeth Ehler1,2, Katja Gehmlich3

  • 1Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, School of Basic and Medical Biosciences, London, UK.

Biophysical Reviews
|July 12, 2018
PubMed

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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart disease linked to desmosome gene mutations. This review explores ARVC pathology, genetics, and pathogenesis, including non-desmosomal causes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited cardiac condition.
  • It carries a significant risk of sudden cardiac death.
  • ARVC is often called a 'disease of the desmosome' due to genetic links.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathology of ARVC.
  • To examine the genetic basis of ARVC.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms of ARVC pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ARVC pathology.
  • Analysis of genetic studies related to ARVC.
  • Examination of molecular mechanisms in ARVC.

Main Results:

  • Mutations in desmosomal genes are a common cause of ARVC.
  • Desmosomes are crucial for cardiomyocyte adhesion and myocardial integrity.
  • Non-desmosomal gene mutations also contribute to ARVC pathogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • ARVC results from desmosome dysfunction and other genetic factors.
  • Understanding ARVC pathogenesis is key to managing this inherited heart disease.
  • Further research into desmosomal and non-desmosomal pathways is warranted.

Keywords:
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathyDesmocollinDesmogleinDesmoplakinDesmosomesPlakoglobinPlakophilinSudden cardiac death

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