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Detection of a novel mutation in the CACNA1A gene.
Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies - 1 Feb 2012
Stuart Shani, Roy Bishakha, Davies Gail, Maksemous Nevene, Smith Robert, Griffiths Lyn R
Abstract excerpt
Familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) is a rare autosomal dominant subtype of migraine with aura. It is divided into three subtypes FHM1, FHM2 and FHM3, which are caused by mutations in the CACNA1A, ATP1A2 and SCN1A genes respectively. As part of a regular diagnostic service, we investigated 168 patients with FHM symptoms. Samples were tested for mutations contained within the CACNA1A gene. Some tested samples...
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