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A polymorphism in CALHM1 is associated with temporal lobe epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B - 1 Apr 2011
Lv Rui-juan, He Jin-sheng, Fu Yuan-hui, Shao Xiao-qiu, Wu Li-wen, Lu Qiang, Jin Li-ri, Liu Hui
Abstract excerpt
A recent study suggests that the P86L polymorphism (rs2986017) in the calcium homeostasis modulator 1 (CALHM1) gene interferes with calcium homeostasis and increases amyloid β (Aβ) levels. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo data show that both calcium homeostasis and high levels of Aβ play an important role in the induction and maintenance of epileptic seizures in hippocampus, indicating CALHM1 might play a potential...
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