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ArticleTremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.)2024

A Novel KCNQ2 Variant in a Patient with a Combined Tremor Syndrome.

Giulia Paparella, Eleonora Galosi, Emanuele Cerulli Irelli, Luca Angelini, Daniele Birreci, Davide Costa, Martina De Riggi, Antonio Cannavacciuolo, Andrea Truini, Matteo Bologna

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Giulia PaparellaIRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7760-9442
Eleonora GalosiDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4464-9982
Emanuele Cerulli IrelliDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3906-555X
Luca AngeliniIRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6601-7476
Daniele BirreciDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0004-8000-1886
Davide CostaIRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), Italy.ORCID 0009-0008-6299-4449
Martina De RiggiDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0002-2518-4259
Antonio CannavacciuoloIRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1653-706X
Andrea TruiniDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2630-7647
Matteo BolognaIRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0165-0833

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Abstract

Background: Tremor disorders have various genetic causes. Case report: A 60-year-old female with a family history of tremor presented a combined tremor syndrome, transient episodes of loss of contact and speech disturbances, as well as distal painful symptoms. Genetic screening revealed a novel heterozygous missense variant in the KCNQ2 gene. Discussion: The KCNQ2 protein regulates action potential firing, and mutations in its gene are associated with epilepsy and neuropathic pain. The identified variant, although of uncertain significance, may disrupt KCNQ2 function and also play a role in tremor pathogenesis. This case highlights the importance of genetic screening in combined tremor disorders.

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KCNQ2 Potassium ChannelTremorFemaleHumansMiddle AgedMutation, MissenseKCNQ2 Potassium ChannelKCNQ2 protein, humanKCNQ2kinematicsmovement disordersskin biopsytremor

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