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Two novel epilepsy-linked mutations leading to a loss of function of LGI1.
Archives of neurology - 1 Feb 2007
Chabrol Elodie, Popescu Cyprian, Gourfinkel-An Isabelle, Trouillard Oriane, Depienne Christel, Senechal Kristen, Baulac Michel, LeGuern Eric, Baulac Stéphanie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the leucine-rich, glioma-inactivated 1 (LGI1) gene have been implicated in autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical and genetic findings in 2 families with autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy and the functional consequences of 2 novel mutations in LGI1. DESIGN: Clinical, genetic, and functional investigations. SETTING: University hospital....
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