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Epilepsy caused by an abnormal alternative splicing with dosage effect of the SV2A gene in a chicken model.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Douaud Marine, Feve Katia, Pituello Fabienne, Gourichon David, Boitard Simon, Leguern Eric, Coquerelle Gérard, Vieaud Agathe, Batini Cesira, Naquet Robert, Vignal Alain, Tixier-Boichard Michèle, Pitel Frédérique
Abstract excerpt
Photosensitive reflex epilepsy is caused by the combination of an individual's enhanced sensitivity with relevant light stimuli, such as stroboscopic lights or video games. This is the most common reflex epilepsy in humans; it is characterized by the photoparoxysmal response, which is an abnormal electroencephalographic reaction, and seizures triggered by intermittent light stimulation. Here, by using genetic...
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