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Variability of phenotype in two sisters with pyridoxine dependent epilepsy.
The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques - 1 Jul 2012
Alfadhel Majid, Sirrs Sandra, Waters Paula J, Szeitz András, Struys Eduard, Coulter-Mackie Marion, Stockler-Ipsiroglu Sylvia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pyridoxine dependent epilepsy (PDE) is characterized by neonatal epileptic encepahalopathy responsive to pharmacological doses of vitamin B6. Recently an autosomal recessive deficiency in Antiquitin (ALDH7A1), a gene involved in the catabolism of lysine has been identified as the underlying cause. CASE REPORT: In 21 and 23 year-old sisters, who had presented with neonatal / early infantile onset...
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