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Two Novel Variants in the CHRNA2 and SCN2A Genes in Italian Patients with Febrile Seizures.
Genes - 30 Oct 2024
Procopio Radha, Gagliardi Monica, Talarico Mariagrazia, Fortunato Francesco, Sammarra Ilaria, Procopio Anna Caterina, Roncada Paola, Malanga Donatella, Annesi Grazia, Gambardella Antonio
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BACKGROUND: Febrile seizures (FSs) are the most common form of epilepsy in children aged between six months and five years. The exact cause is unknown, but several studies have demonstrated the importance of genetic predisposition, with increasing involvement of receptors and ion channels. The present study aims to identify novel pathogenic variants in Italian patients with FSs. METHODS: We performed targeted...
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