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Remarkable effect of transdermal nicotine in children with CHRNA4-related autosomal dominant sleep-related hypermotor epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B - 1 Apr 2020
Lossius Kristine, de Saint Martin Anne, Myren-Svelstad Sverre, Bjørnvold Marit, Minken Guro, Seegmuller Caroline, Valenti Hirsch Maria Paola, Chelly Jamel, Steinlein Ortrud, Picard Fabienne, Brodtkorb Eylert
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Autosomal dominant sleep-related hypermotor epilepsy (ADSHE) is characterized by hypermotor seizures and may be caused by gain-of-function mutations affecting the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). Benefit from nicotine consumption has been reported in adult patients with this disorder. For the first time, the effect of transdermal nicotine is evaluated in children. METHODS: Transdermal nicotine...
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