Article
Lack of SCN1A mutations in familial febrile seizures.
Epilepsia - 1 May 2002
Malacarne Michela, Madia Francesca, Gennaro Elena, Vacca Daniela, Güney A Ilter, Buono Salvatore, Bernardina Bernardo Dalla, Gaggero Roberto, Gobbi Giuseppe, Lispi Maria Luisa, Malamaci Daniela, Melideo Giustino, Roccella Maurizio, Sferro Caterina, Tiberti Alessandra, Vanadia Francesca, Vigevano Federico, Viri Franco, Vitali Maria Rosa, Bricarelli Franca Dagna, Bianchi Amedeo, Zara Federico
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel subunit gene SCN1A have been associated with febrile seizures (FSs) in autosomal dominant generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (GEFS+) families and severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy. The present study assessed the role of SCN1A in familial typical FSs. METHODS: FS families were selected throughout a collaborative study of the Italian League...
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