SCN1A
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A gene on chromosome 2q24.3 that encodes a large alpha subunit of a transmembrane glycoprotein complex, which forms a voltage-gated sodium channel. The SCN1A protein product is expressed in muscle and brain.Molecular pathology
SCN1A mutations are linked to various seizure and migraine disorders.
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