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ZFHX3 variants cause childhood partial epilepsy and infantile spasms with favourable outcomes.
Journal of medical genetics - 20 Jun 2024
He Ming-Feng, Liu Li-Hong, Luo Sheng, Wang Juan, Guo Jia-Jun, Wang Peng-Yu, Zhai Qiong-Xiang, He Su-Li, Zou Dong-Fang, Liu Xiao-Rong, Li Bing-Mei, Ma Hai-Yan, Qiao Jing-Da, Zhou Peng, He Na, Yi Yong-Hong, Liao Wei-Ping
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The ZFHX3 gene plays vital roles in embryonic development, cell proliferation, neuronal differentiation and neuronal death. This study aims to explore the relationship between ZFHX3 variants and epilepsy. METHODS: Whole-exome sequencing was performed in a cohort of 378 patients with partial (focal) epilepsy. A Drosophila Zfh2 knockdown model was used to validate the association between ZFHX3 and...
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