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Welcome to the STXBP1 Foundation, a 501(c)3 dedicated to raising awareness and finding a cure for STXBP1-Related Disorder, a rare neurodevelopmental condition and genetic epilepsy. We work with families, physicians, scientists, and pharmaceutical innovators. The STXBP1 Foundation was created by a group of dedicated parents. Our nonprofit is focused on advocacy, driving research, and providing our families and their physicians with information and resources.
STXBP1 is the 5th most common diagnosis in patients referred for genetic testing for epilepsy
Joseph D. Symonds and Amy McTague, Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow / Abstract
1 : 30K
estimated incidence rate
85%
present with epilepsy
1 in 5
display autistic features
López-Rivera et al, 2020, Abramov et al, 2020, Stamberger et al, 2016 / Learn More
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