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A new susceptibility locus for migraine with aura in the 15q11-q13 genomic region containing three GABA-A receptor genes.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Feb 2005
Russo Luisa, Mariotti Paolo, Sangiorgi Eugenio, Giordano Tiziana, Ricci Iolanda, Lupi Francesca, Chiera Rossella, Guzzetta Francesco, Neri Giovanni, Gurrieri Fiorella
Abstract excerpt
Migraine is the most common type of chronic episodic headache. Several population-based family studies have suggested a strong genetic predisposition to migraine, especially migraine with aura (MA). Although several susceptibility loci have been identified, none of the numerous studies performed to date have led to the identification of a gene responsible for the more common forms of migraine. GABA-A receptors...
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