KCNQ2- and KCNQ3-associated epilepsy / / edited by Sarah Weckhuysen, Alfred L. George.

• Superior document: Cambridge elements. Elements in genetics in epilepsy,
• TeilnehmendeR: Weckhuysen, Sarah,; George, Alfred L.,
• Place / Publishing House: Cambridge : : Cambridge University Press,, 2022.
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Edition: First edition.
• Language: English
• Series: Elements in genetics in epilepsy,
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (99 pages) :; digital, PDF file(s).
• Notes: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 10 Nov 2022).

KCNQ2 and KCNQ3 encode subunits (KV7.2, KV7.3) that combine to form a voltage-gated potassium ion (K+) channel responsible for generating an ionic current (M-current) important for controlling activity in the nervous system. Pathogenic variants in both genes are associated with a spectrum of genetic neurological disorders that feature epilepsy of variable severity and can be accompanied by debilitating impaired neurodevelopment. These two genes were among the first discovered causes of monogenic epilepsy, and are frequently identified in persons with early-life epilepsy. This Element provides a comprehensive review of the clinical features, genetic basis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and treatment of these prototypical neurological disorders accompanied by perspectives shared by affected families and scientists who have made seminal contributions to the field. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Table of Contents

Patient, family and foundation perspectives -- Basic science of KCNQ2 and KCNQ3 -- Genotype-phenotype correlations -- Treatment of KCNQ2-associated epilepsies.