Mutations in the gene that makes the protein RyR2 have been associated with several forms of aberrant heart function in humans. However, the molecular reasons why these mutations are associated with ...

Understanding the role of the protein RyR2 in the heart's response to stress Date: November 22, 2010 Source: Journal of Clinical Investigation Summary: The heart beats stronger and faster in ...

With more than 33.5 million people worldwide being affected by atrial fibrillation, researchers are focused on trying to uncover exactly what causes this type of arrhythmia and what might be the best ...

Removing a defective gene mutation responsible for RYR2 protein production may help prevent sudden cardiac death, finds a new study. The results of this study are published in the journal of ...

Gene therapies have been proven effective to treat a handful of rare diseases caused by genetic mutations. Now, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital have created a gene therapy technique they say ...

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Postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) is a common complication of cardiothoracic surgery with an incidence between 10 and 50 percent. This condition typically peaks two-three days following surgery ...