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A KCNQ2 E515D mutation associated with benign familial neonatal seizures and continuous spike and waves during slow-wave sleep syndrome in Taiwan.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Sept 2017
Lee Inn-Chi, Yang Jiann-Jou, Li Shuan-Yow
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Pediatric epilepsy caused by a KCNQ2 gene mutation usually manifests as benign familial neonatal seizures (BFNS) during the 1st week of life. However, the exact mechanism, phenotype, and genotype of the KCNQ2 mutation are unclear. METHODS: We studied the KCNQ2 genotype from 75 nonconsanguineous patients with childhood epilepsy without an identified cause (age range: from 2 days to 18 years)...
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