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Variants in the human potassium channel gene (KCNN3) are associated with migraine in a high risk genetic isolate.
The journal of headache and pain - 1 Dec 2011
Cox Hannah C, Lea Rod A, Bellis Claire, Carless Melanie, Dyer Tom, Blangero John, Griffiths Lyn R
Abstract excerpt
The calcium-activated potassium ion channel gene (KCNN3) is located in the vicinity of the familial hemiplegic migraine type 2 locus on chromosome 1q21.3. This gene is expressed in the central nervous system and plays a role in neural excitability. Previous association studies have provided some, although not conclusive, evidence for involvement of this gene in migraine susceptibility. To elucidate KCNN3...
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