Leaky RyR2 mutations may contribute to sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) by facilitating brainstem spreading depolarization and subsequent cardiorespiratory collapse.
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RyR2 mutations may disrupt central neurotransmission in epilepsy; leaves open contribution to human SUDEP beyond cardiac effects.
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