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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease marked by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, leading to behavior, sensation, or consciousness alterations. They can also cause transient impairment of awareness, interfering with daily activities.
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Endophenotype Research in Epilepsy Across Time.

Ozgun Yetkin^1,2, Ovinuchi Ejiohuo^2,3, Betul Baykan⁴

¹Department of Developmental Neurology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-355 Poznan, Poland.

|December 24, 2025

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Endophenotype research in epilepsy has advanced, with neuroimaging and genetic markers showing promise for precision medicine. A new validation framework improves biomarker identification for personalized treatments.

Keywords:

bibliometric analysis endophenotypes epilepsy transdiagnostic markers

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Area of Science:

* Epilepsy research
* Psychiatric genetics
* Biomarker discovery

Background:

* Endophenotypes are crucial for linking genetic variations to clinical conditions.
* This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of endophenotype research in epilepsy.
* It examines validation frameworks, methodologies, and clinical translation potential.

Purpose of the Study:

* To analyze the evolution and validation of endophenotypes in epilepsy research.
* To compare traditional validation criteria with the Endophenotype 2.0 framework.
* To assess the potential of endophenotypes for precision medicine in epilepsy.

Main Methods:

* Combined bibliometric analysis of 169 publications (2001-2025) with systematic review and meta-analysis.
* Utilized the 'Bibliometrix' R package for trend and network analysis.
* Applied machine learning for validation across 53 studies, comparing Endophenotype 2.0 with traditional criteria.

Main Results:

* Moderate annual growth in endophenotype research (6.94%), accelerating post-2015.
* Neuroimaging features (especially fMRI) showed high validation rates (77.8%-87.5%) under Endophenotype 2.0.
* Endophenotype 2.0 framework outperformed traditional criteria (58.5% vs. 43.4%), particularly for genetic/molecular markers (83.3% vs. 0%).
* Family-based designs were strong predictors of validation (96%).

Conclusions:

* Epilepsy endophenotype research is progressing towards validated biomarkers.
* The Endophenotype 2.0 framework enhances the identification of neuroimaging and genetic markers for precision medicine.
* Findings suggest opportunities for transdiagnostic biomarkers across neurodevelopmental conditions.