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Genetic mapping of a major susceptibility locus for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy on chromosome 15q.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Aug 1997
Elmslie F V, Rees M, Williamson M P, Kerr M, Kjeldsen M J, Pang K A, Sundqvist A, Friis M L, Chadwick D, Richens A, Covanis A, Santos M, Arzimanoglou A, Panayiotopoulos C P, Curtis D, Whitehouse W P, Gardiner R M
Abstract excerpt
The epilepsies are a group of disorders characterised by recurrent seizures caused by episodes of abnormal neuronal hyperexcitability involving the brain. Up to 60 million people are affected worldwide and genetic factors may contribute to the aetiology in up to 40% of patients. The most common h...
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