https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/536724
Title: | Molecular genetic studies in atrial fibrillation | Authors: | LING-PING LAI JIUNN-LEE LIN Huang S.K.S. |
Keywords: | Atrial fibrillation; Genetics; Linkage analysis; Potassium channel | Issue Date: | 2003 | Journal Volume: | 100 | Journal Issue: | 3 | Start page/Pages: | 109-113 | Source: | Cardiology | Abstract: | Atrial fibrillation is a complex disease. Its etiologies are diverse and genetic factors may also contribute to this disease. With the advent of modern molecular biology technology, it is now possible to explore the genetic components in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. Past molecular genetic studies on atrial fibrillation in the literature can be divided into linkage analysis studies and association studies. The subjects for linkage analysis studies are pedigrees of probands with Mendelian hereditary atrial fibrillation. The first locus identified for autosomal dominant atrial fibrillation locates at 10q22-q24. However, the exact gene is still unknown. Another linkage analysis study in Chinese revealed that LQT1 gene (IKs α-subunit) was the responsible gene. A missense mutation in the I Ks α-subunit results in a gain of function, which is important in causing atrial fibrillation. The third known locus for familial atrial fibrillation locates at 6q14-16. The responsible gene remains still unknown. The other type of studies takes the case-control design (association studies) and the subjects have multigenic atrial fibrillation. In a study in a Japanese population, it was reported that the angiotensin-converting enzyme insertion/deletion polymorphism was not associated with atrial fibrillation. On the other hand, researchers in Taiwan reported that a nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphism of the LQT5 gene (IKs β-subunit) is associated with atrial fibrillation. In summary, there is growing evidence showing that genetic factors are important in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. We expect that more genes responsible for or contributing to atrial fibrillation will be identified in the future and these will elucidate the molecular mechanisms of atrial fibrillation. Copyright ? 2003 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
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ISSN: | 0008-6312 | DOI: | 10.1159/000073910 | SDG/Keyword: | ion channel; animal; animal model; comparative study; disease association; dominant gene; female; gene identification; gene location; gene locus; genetic analysis; genetic linkage; genetic polymorphism; genetic predisposition; genetics; heart atrium fibrillation; human; Japan; male; methodology; missense mutation; molecular biology; molecular genetics; mouse; pathogenesis; pathophysiology; priority journal; review; sensitivity and specificity; transgenic mouse; Animals; Atrial Fibrillation; Female; Genes, Dominant; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Humans; Ion Channels; Linkage (Genetics); Male; Mice; Mice, Transgenic; Models, Animal; Molecular Biology; Sensitivity and Specificity |
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