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Association of KEAP1 and NFE2L2 polymorphisms with temporal lobe epilepsy and drug resistant epilepsy.
Gene - 25 Oct 2015
Liu Zhou, Yin Xiaojian, Liu Lingying, Tao Hua, Zhou Haihong, Ma Guoda, Cui Lili, Li You, Zhang Shuyan, Xu Zhi'en, Yao LiFen, Cai Zhiyou, Zhao Bin, Li Keshen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a prevalent form of epilepsy. TLE contributes to the majority of drug resistant epilepsy (DRE) cases and is associated with genetic factors. Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1)/Nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 (known as NFE2L2 or Nrf2) association has been implicated in neuroprotection due to induction of antioxidant enzymes. The association of one...
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