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G protein beta3 subunit C825T polymorphism modifies the presentation of temporal lobe epilepsy.
Acta neurologica Scandinavica. Supplementum - 1 Jan 2008
Osberg S, Melien O, Taubøll E, Gjerstad L
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Experimental studies suggest a role of G protein-mediated signaling pathways in epileptogenesis. A genetic variation affecting the G protein subunit Gbeta3 denoted the C825T polymorphism has been reported to increase the signaling efficiency through G(i) proteins and to modify responses to certain drugs. The C825T polymorphism has also been associated with several diseases including hypertension,...
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