CCMB scientists discover rare gene mutations behind inherited heart disease
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CCMB scientists discover rare gene mutations behind inherited heart disease
Scientists from the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), in collaboration with researchers from Osmania University and AIG Hospitals, have identified two rare genetic mutations linked to Hypertrophic Cardio-Myopathy (HCM), a potentially life-threatening inherited heart disease that can lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac death.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide and is a major health burden in India, particularly among people aged 35 to 64 years. The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body through a coordinated cycle of relaxation and contraction.
It consists of four chambers, with the upper chambers called the atria and the lower chambers known as the ventricles. The right side of the heart pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs, while the left side circulates oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. This continuous process ensures a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues.
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