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Analysis of mutations in 7 genes associated with neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission in a cohort of children with non-syndromic infantile epileptic encephalopathy.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Kwong Anna Ka-Yee, Ho Alvin Chi-Chung, Fung Cheuk-Wing, Wong Virginia Chun-Nei
Abstract excerpt
Epileptic Encephalopathy (EE) is a heterogeneous condition in which cognitive, sensory and/or motor functions deteriorate as a consequence of epileptic activity, which consists of frequent seizures and/or major interictal paroxysmal activity. There are various causes of EE and they may occur at any age in early childhood. Genetic mutations have been identified to contribute to an increasing number of children...
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