The Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Epilepsy: Insights from Genetic Advances
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 103
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, of which about one third are resistant to current treatments. The etiology of most epilepsies remains unknown. Similar to other common neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy carries substantial genetic risk from common and rare genetic variants. Certain genetic mutations or variations can increase an individual’s susceptibility to epilepsy. Recent advances in sequencing technology have led to new discoveries about the genetic causes of epilepsy, as well as insights into the biology of both rare and common epilepsies. Gene sequencing technology can identify specific mutations or variations, providing guidance for targeted treatment or precision medicine, and improve our understanding of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of epilepsy, which may promote better epilepsy treatment. This Special Issue welcomes original scientific research articles, comprehensive reviews, and communications on these topics.
Dr. Meng-Han Tsai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- epilepsy
- seizures
- genetics
- sequencing technology
- neurological diseases
