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A novel duplication frameshift mutation in the BAG3 gene in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 18 Mar 2026
Zhang Wei, Xu Kaihang, Liu Shiguang, Chen Juan, Jiang Hua
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by heart failure and cardiac dilation, distinguishing it from ischemic and non-ischemic heart diseases. To date, more than 50 genes have been identified as being associated with DCM. Mutations in the Bcl-2-associated athanogene 3 (BAG3) gene (NM_004281.4) play a significant role in DCM pathogenesis. However, further investigation is required for...
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