Purple graphic featuring a unicorn with pink mane and green stars. White text reads: “LOOKING FOR THE ONE IN A MILLION CACNA1F is a gene that is important for retinal neurotransmission, or how neurons between the eyes and the brain communicate. Changes in CACNA1F are linked to disorders such as congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB), Aland Island Eye Disease, nystagmus, strabismus, and other visual impairments. We are looking for more families and individuals with confirmed CACNA1F gene changes to join the CACNA1F community. Please contact us if this is you.” Website: thevgccc.org

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Raising awareness and promoting collaboration across the #calcium #channelopathies. Find us at thevgccc.org

What is the VGCCC? Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels act like doors on cells, opening when there's an electrical signal. They let calcium ions* flow in, helping with muscle movement, neurotransmission, and other important body functions. The genes that represent the Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels are CACNA1A, CACNA1B, CACNA1C, CACNA1D, CACNA1E, CACNA1F, CACNA1G, CACNA1H, CACNA1I and CACNA1S. In the same way the channels work together like a team to ensure proper cell communication and function, we are collaborating as patient gene groups with a network of researchers to raise awareness and accelerate knowledge for all our gene groups. We are the Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel Collective. * Calcium ions are positively charged particles of calcium, an essential mineral found in the body.

The Voltage-Gated #Calcium Channel Collective - a #CACNA1A, #CACNA1B, #CACNA1C, #CACNA1D, #CACNA1E, #CACNA1F, #CACNA1G, #CACNA1H, #CACNA1I & #CACNA1S collaboration alongside researchers and clinicians raising awareness, accelerating knowledge, signposting and empowering our communities.
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