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ATP1A3

Posted on March 6, 2013

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Testing for the ATP1A3 gene In 2012 we were able to announce that the first gene responsible for AHC (ATP1A3) had been found and confirmed! This is exciting news because over 70% of those suffering with AHC have this… Read More

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2012 Bridge Grant Updates

Posted on January 29, 2013

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1/8/2013 – Final Report Aim 1: Identify key genes and mechanisms causing AHC, ensure pathophysiologic studies to prove functional relevance of mutations identified, perform genotype/phenotype correlations, help ensure widespread dissemination of study results, identify potential therapeutic targets in… Read More

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Bravo! The First Piece of the AHC Puzzle Solved! First AHC Gene Identified!

Posted on July 29, 2012

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On Sunday, July 29, 2012, an article was published on the website of Nature Genetics (www.nature.com/genetics) titled, “De Novo Mutations in ATP1A3 Cause Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.” The article was authored by a collaboration of international researchers including… Read More

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Press Releases & Announcements – AHC Genetic Discovery!

Posted on July 29, 2012

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Nature Gentics Link  http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/ng.2358.html AHC Foundation Press Release http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/249348-1343786507-parents-passionate-efforts-help-researchers-identify-cause-of-rare-disorder-affecting-800-worldwide.html

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Analysis of Pepsi Refresh Project (Genome Sequencing) Near Completion- Positive Results Expected

Posted on January 31, 2012

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The Pepsi Refresh Project analysis is nearly complete.  We expect that the full genome sequencing of nearly 2 dozen AHC patients, made possible by the $250,000 grant from Pepsi we won in November, 2010, will help to advance… Read More

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Analysis of Gene Sequencing to begin

Posted on September 2, 2011

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The first installment of the Pepsi grant money has allowed us to use the latest genetic sequencing technology available.  As a result of this complete sequencing, we have unparalleled resolution of each subject’s genome. Theoretically, this should prevent… Read More

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Updates on the AHC Research at the University of Utah, April 2011

Posted on June 12, 2011

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Under the direction of Dr. Kathryn Swoboda, The University of Utah Pediatric Motor Disorder Research team has been busy working on several current and upcoming projects for AHC. The clinical trial of Sodium Oxybate (SO) is now in… Read More

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Updates on AHC Research at the University of Utah June 2010

Posted on June 12, 2011

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The Pediatric Motor Disorders Program at the University of Utah currently has 53 AHC families enrolled in our online registry! The AHC Registry allows us to quickly and efficiently contact families in the future with information about new… Read More

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July 2007 Research Update

Posted on June 12, 2011

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Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the parents of children with AHC, we are moving ahead in our research program to identify the causes and potential treatment of AHC. In the last three years, we have focused our… Read More

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Research Update: March 2006

Posted on June 11, 2011

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Over the past few months we have made significant new progress in evaluating “candidate genes” which may play a role in causing AHC. Candidate genes are those which are considered more likely to cause the disease for a… Read More

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