Italy discovered the gene that controls Hcn4 heart rate

A group of Italian scientists have discovered the type of heart rhythm control gene named Hcn4.

The findings are published in the American Journal of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on January 11.

Professor Dario Di Francesco, head of the research team at the University of Milan's Neuroscience and Molecular Physics Laboratory, explains the Hcn4 gene acts as a natural pacemaker, active control heart muscle movement.

Research shows that the heart rate "is under the direct control of a particular protein encoded by Hcn4 gene ".

The scientists expected the study will have important implications for the treatment of arrhythmias in particular as well as general cardiovascular disorders, bringing new hope to those suffering from this disease.

Specifically, it will allow future science to have specific interventions for controlling heart rate frequencies and facilitating the development of cardiovascular medications that only have little effect. extra.