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This commentary explores the genetic factors influencing sporadic patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), specifically focusing on ACTC1 variants.

June 20, 2026Pediatric ResearchOpen Access

Genetic insights into sporadic patent ductus arteriosus: the role of ACTC1 promoter variants

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JLJessa Rose A. LiBaylor College of Medicine BSBinoy ShivannaTexas Children's Hospital

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Commentary evaluates genetic contributions to patent ductus arteriosus, highlighting the role of ACTC1 variants in pediatrics, suggesting implications for future studies.

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This commentary explores the genetic factors influencing sporadic patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), specifically focusing on ACTC1 variants.
Evaluation of the strengths and limitations of Zheng et al.’s study on ACTC1 variants in PDA.
Discussion of environmental and genetic contributions to PDA.
Proposal of future research areas to further investigate the role of genetic factors.
Identified potential link between ACTC1 promoter variants and susceptibility to PDA.
Highlighted the need for further research to clarify the role of genetic factors in PDA pathogenesis.
Addressed existing gaps in understanding PDA’s genetic basis.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362ee4db0793dc1a536762 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-026-05244-5

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Commentary evaluates genetic contributions to patent ductus arteriosus, highlighting the role of ACTC1 variants in pediatrics, suggesting implications for future studies.

Genetic insights into sporadic patent ductus arteriosus: the role of ACTC1 promoter variants

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Genetic insights into sporadic patent ductus arteriosus: the role of ACTC1 promoter variants

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