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Neonatal epileptic encephalopathy caused by mutations in the PNPO gene encoding pyridox(am)ine 5'-phosphate oxidase.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Apr 2005
Mills Philippa B, Surtees Robert A H, Champion Michael P, Beesley Clare E, Dalton Neil, Scambler Peter J, Heales Simon J R, Briddon Anthony, Scheimberg Irene, Hoffmann Georg F, Zschocke Johannes, Clayton Peter T
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In the mouse, neurotransmitter metabolism can be regulated by modulation of the synthesis of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate and failure to maintain pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) levels results in epilepsy. This study of five patients with neonatal epileptic encephalopathy suggests that the same is true in man. Cerebrospinal fluid and urine analyses indicated reduced activity of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase and other...
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