CHD4 is required for ventricular systolic function at E10.5. Chd4flox/flox embryo shows strong, frequent atrial and ventricular contractions measured by blood flow velocity using PW Doppler echocardiography at the atrioventricular canal.
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PNAS. 2018. 115:6727-6732 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1722219115