It was possible to open the gene, which is responsible for the control of the heartbeat, say British doctors from Imperial College in London.

Scientists in the experiments found that the gene SCN10A performs the function of monitoring electrical signals leading to a reduction in the heart muscle, as reported by the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years Pannochka. Net Experts stressed that the damage or mutation of the SCN10A gene significantly increases the risk of heart disease. In some cases, the blocking of the gene even leads to complete cardiac arrest. Experts believe that the mutations of this gene lead to serious arrhythmia and heart problems, while the drugs associated with the gene will raise the treatment of heart diseases to a qualitatively new level.

Arrhythmia - a violation of the normal frequency or frequency of cardiac contractions.

In a healthy person in a state of physical and emotional rest, the heart rate is 60 to 90 cuts per minute. At the same time, the intervals between contractions are almost constant, the person does not feel the work of his heart.

According to the researchers, it is extremely important to understand the mechanism of SCN10A operation, and then it will probably become clear why some people are susceptible to heart disease, while others are not.

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