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Novel α1 and γ2 GABAA receptor subunit mutations in families with idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
The European journal of neuroscience - 1 Jul 2011
Lachance-Touchette Pamela, Brown Patricia, Meloche Caroline, Kinirons Peter, Lapointe Line, Lacasse Hélène, Lortie Anne, Carmant Lionel, Bedford Fiona, Bowie Derek, Cossette Patrick
Abstract excerpt
Epilepsy is a heterogeneous neurological disease affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. Genetic factors play an important role in both the onset and severity of the condition, with mutations in several ion-channel genes being implicated, including those encoding the GABA(A) receptor...
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