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A novel ATP1A2 gene mutation in familial hemiplegic migraine and epilepsy.
Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache - 1 Jan 2014
Costa Cinzia, Prontera Paolo, Sarchielli Paola, Tonelli Alessandra, Bassi Maria Teresa, Cupini Letizia Maria, Caproni Stefano, Siliquini Sabrina, Donti Emilio, Calabresi Paolo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) is a rare autosomal dominant migraine subtype, characterized by fully reversible motor weakness as a specific symptom of aura. Mutations in the ion transportation coding genes CACNA1A , ATP1A2 and SCN1A are responsible for the FHM phenotype. Moreover, some mutations in ATP1A2 or SCN1A also may lead to epilepsy. CASE: Here we report on a three-generation family with...
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