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Genetic and epileptic features in Rett syndrome.
Yonsei medical journal - 1 May 2012
Kim Hyo Jeong, Kim Shin Hye, Kim Heung Dong, Lee Joon Soo, Lee Young-Mock, Koo Kyo Yeon, Lee Jin Sung, Kang Hoon-Chul
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Rett syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder in females. Most have mutations in the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene (80-90%). Epilepsy is a significant commonly accompanied feature in Rett syndrome. Our study was aimed at comprehensive analysis of genetic and clinical features in Rett syndrome patients, especially in regards to epileptic features. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We...
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