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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Genes and Mechanisms.
Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition) - 12 Feb 2025
Chen Jinli, Xing Yang, Sun Jie, Liu Yongming, Lang Zekun, Zhang Lei, Yang Jinggang
Abstract excerpt
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a hereditary disease of the myocardium characterized by asymmetric hypertrophy (mainly the left ventricle) not caused by pressure or volume load. Most cases of HCM are caused by genetic mutations, particularly in the gene encoding cardiac myosin, such as MYH7, TNNT2, and MYBPC3. These mutations are usually inherited autosomal dominantly. Approximately 30-60% of HCM patients...
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