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KCNQ2 mutations in childhood nonlesional epilepsy: Variable phenotypes and a novel mutation in a case series.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Epilepsy caused by a KCNQ2 gene mutation usually manifests as neonatal seizures during the first week of life. The genotypes and phenotypes of KCNQ2 mutations are noteworthy. METHODS:The KCNQ2 sequencings done were selected from 131 nonconsanguineous pediatric epileptic patients (age range: 2 days to 18 years) with nonlesional epilepsy. RESULTS:Seven (5%) index patients had verified KCNQ2 mutations: c.387+1 G>T (splicing), c.1741 C>T (p.Arg581*), c.740 C>T p.(Ser247Leu), c.853 C>A p.(Pro285Thr), c.860 C>T p.(Thr287Ile), c.1294 C>T p.(Arg432Cys), and c.1627 G>A p.(Val543Met). We found, after their paternity had been confirmed, that three patients had de novo p.(Ser247Leu), p.(Pro285Thr), and p.(Thr287Ile) mutations and neonatal-onset epileptic encephalopathy; however, their frequent seizures remitted after they turned 6 months old. Those with the c.387+1G>T (splicing), (p.Arg581*), and p.(Val543Met) mutations presented with benign familial neonatal convulsions. In addition to their relatives, 14 patients had documented KCNQ2 mutations, and 12 (86%) had neonatal seizures. The seizures of all five patients treated with oxcarbazepine remitted. CONCLUSION:KCNQ2-related epilepsy led to varied outcomes (from benign to severe) in our patients. KCNQ2 mutations accounted for 13% of patients with seizure onset before 2 months old in our study. KCNQ2 mutations can cause different phenotypes in children. p.(Pro 285Thr) is a novel mutation, and the p.(Pro 285Thr), p.(Ser247Leu), and p.(Thr287Ile) variants can cause neonatal-onset epileptic encephalopathy.

SUBMITTER: Lee IC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6625149 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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KCNQ2 mutations in childhood nonlesional epilepsy: Variable phenotypes and a novel mutation in a case series.

Lee Inn-Chi IC   Chang Tung-Ming TM   Liang Jao-Shwann JS   Li Shuan-Yow SY  

Molecular genetics & genomic medicine 20190614 7


<h4>Background</h4>Epilepsy caused by a KCNQ2 gene mutation usually manifests as neonatal seizures during the first week of life. The genotypes and phenotypes of KCNQ2 mutations are noteworthy.<h4>Methods</h4>The KCNQ2 sequencings done were selected from 131 nonconsanguineous pediatric epileptic patients (age range: 2 days to 18 years) with nonlesional epilepsy.<h4>Results</h4>Seven (5%) index patients had verified KCNQ2 mutations: c.387+1 G>T (splicing), c.1741 C>T (p.Arg581*), c.740 C>T p.(Ser  ...[more]

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