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ReviewDisease models & mechanisms2023

Genetics of sinoatrial node function and heart rate disorders.

Lieve E van der Maarel, Alex V Postma, Vincent M Christoffels

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Review in Disease models & mechanisms, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14citing papers in PubMed
2.8field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

14 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. Emerging Regulatory Mechanisms in Sinoatrial Node Automaticity.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2026
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  6. Coordination of cardiogenesis in vivo and in vitro.Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology · 2026
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  9. Aging and sinus node dysfunction: mechanisms and future directions.Clinical science (London, England : 1979) · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lieve E van der MaarelDepartment of Medical Biology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-6686-4029
Alex V PostmaDepartment of Medical Biology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-4874-2487
Vincent M ChristoffelsDepartment of Medical Biology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-4131-2636
Amsterdam University Medical Centers · NL

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The sinoatrial node (SAN) is the primary pacemaker of the mammalian heart, initiating its electrical activation and ensuring that the heart's functional cardiac output meets physiological demand. SAN dysfunction (SND) can cause complex cardiac arrhythmias that can manifest as severe sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, chronotropic incompetence and increased susceptibility to atrial fibrillation, among other cardiac conditions. SND has a complex aetiology, with both pre-existing disease and heritable genetic variation predisposing individuals to this pathology. In this Review, we summarize the current understanding of the genetic contributions to SND and the insights that they provide into this disorder's underlying molecular mechanisms. With an improved understanding of these molecular mechanisms, we can improve treatment options for SND patients and develop new therapeutics.

Indexed as

Atrial FibrillationSinoatrial NodeAnimalsHeart RateHumansMammalsArrhythmiaGeneticsSinoatrial node

Identifiers

PMID37194974
PMCPMC10214849
OpenAlexW4376871255

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