CRYPTOGENIC EPILEPSY
\kɹˌɪptə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \kɹˌɪptəʊdʒˈɛnɪk ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \k_ɹ_ˌɪ_p_t_əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_k ˈɛ_p_ɪ_l_ˌɛ_p_s_i]\
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A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of paroxysmal brain dysfunction due to a sudden, disorderly, and excessive neuronal discharge. Epilepsy classification systems are generally based upon: (1) clinical features of the seizure episodes (e.g., motor seizure), (2) etiology (e.g., post-traumatic), (3) anatomic site of seizure origin (e.g., frontal lobe seizure), (4) tendency to spread to other structures in the brain, and (5) temporal patterns (e.g., nocturnal epilepsy). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p313)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.