Genetic mutations, particularly in the ACVRL1 gene, have been implicated in the pathogenesis of PAH. ACVRL1, also known as activin receptor-like kinase 1 (ALK1), is crucial for vascular development and function.
ACVRL1 (Activin A Receptor Like Type 1) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with ACVRL1 include Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic, Type 2 and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. Among its related pathways are Akt Signaling and ALK1 signaling events. Gene Ontology (GO) annotations related to this gene include transferase activity, transferring phosphorus-containing groups and protein tyrosine kinase activity. An important paralog of this gene is ACVR1.