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  1. Angelman syndrome: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 2nd ed.</i> by Jennifer, MS, CGC Roggenbuck, 2005
  2. Chromosomal abnormalities: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 2nd ed.</i> by Michelle, MS, CGC Bosworth, 2005

81. Angelman Syndrome.
Support for parents includes Support organisations, such as the angelman SyndromeAssociation Australia; Genetic counselling; Family therapy; Respite care.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Angelman_syndrome

82. RS Vs Angelman Syndrome - From Sep 97 To Apr 98
I have a brochure from the Canadian angelman s Foundation that reads angelman Syndromeis a genetic disorder first described by an English pediatrician, Dr.
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Wednesday April 21, 2004 RS vs Angelman Syndrome [from Sep 97] Subj: Angelman Syndrome Date: 97-09-12 00:28:20 EDT Hi Rettneters - …she asked me if anyone had ever suggested Angelman Syndrome as a diagnosis for Stefanie. I've heard of it, vaguely, and did some internet research this afternoon on it, and evidently it's a syndrome that is easily confused with Rett Syndrome so that girls could be misdiagnosed. Evidently, there's a test for it - most of the kids have a deletion on chromosome 15, so I guess we'll have the test done (a blood test), but I was just wondering if any of you had received Angelman's as a possible diagnosis for your daughter. Stefanie doesn't really totally fit the criteria for Angelman's (although she also doesn't totally fit the criteria for Rett's either, hence the "atypical" label), so I'm curious. Maybe IRSA/Kathy Hunter could help clarify for me here, too. Thanks in advance - we've already had her diagnosed with ataxic CP and had to deal with the new diagnosis of Rett's 3 years ago, so I feel like here we go again...

83. Angelman Syndrome; Treatment, Prevention, Cure
angelman syndrome Search here for information which may include treatment, diagnosis,prevention, support groups, email lists, messageboards, personal stories
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84. Neurodegenerative Disorder With No Major Physical Disability
Turner syndrome, Genotype is 46, X. Multiple X syndromes, Genotype is 47, XXX; 48,XXXX, and 49 XXXXX. Deletion and mutation, angelman syndrome, Genetic changes
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Neurodegenerative disorder with no major physical disability NeuroLearn NeuroHelp Neurodevelopmental Disorders Disorder Genetics and Etiology Clinicopathologic features Chromosomal abnormalities Down syndrome Trisomy 21 or translocation of chromsome 21 to other chromosome, usually 14 or 21. Triplication of the 21q21-q22.3 is critical. Klinefelter syndrome Genotype is 47, XXY. Multiple Y chromosome syndrome Genotypes include 47, XYY and 48 XXYY. Turner syndrome Genotype is 46, X. Multiple X syndromes Genotype is 47, XXX; 48, XXXX, and 49 XXXXX. Deletion and mutation Angelman syndrome Genetic changes:
  • Most common is microdeletion of the long arm of chromosome 15q11-13 that is of maternal origin (identifiable in approximately 60% of cases) which is the same site as the chromosomal defect in Prader-Willi syndrome. Uniparental disomy: About 2% of them are due to paternal uniparental disomy (the child has two copies of the father’s chromosome 15 but Is missing the mother’s chromosome 15). Imprinting mutation: the patient shows an exclusively paternal methylation pattern on the maternally derived alleles.

85. Ils Sont Aux Anges! - What Is Angelman Syndrome ?
information on angelman syndrome shares information in French and English (amongothers including Spanish, Portuguese and German) on this genetic disorder
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What is Angelman Syndrome ?
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  • What is an angel ?
    Characteristics
  • Why is it called Angelman Syndrome ?
    Origins
  • How do I know for sure if I have an angel ?
    Genetic tests
  • What do we know about angels ?
    State of the research on AS worldwide
  • Some additional texts to learn more about AS
    Angelman Syndrome is not a disease, but a neurogenetic condition that cannot be cured, due to an anomaly on the maternal side of chromosome 15 (the half inherited from the mother). There are many different mechanisms giving rise to the Syndrome, but the majority of children with Angelman syndrome present with a veritable piece of maternal chromosome 15 missing, or deleted. This corresponds to a loss of 3 million base pairs of genetic material, resulting in the physical and intellectual delays in our children. Despite the loss of genetic material, the quality of life of our Angelman children (often called angels, for short) can be considerably improved if they are diagnosed in childhood and if appropriate medical care and therapies are given. Below, you have a description of an angel, followed by a text on the origins of the syndrome, genetic tests available, and the current state of genetic research .
    What is an angel ? Characteristics
  • 86. Prader-Willi/Angelman Syndromes Protocol Genzyme Genetics
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    Contact Us Search Genzyme Corporate ... Genzyme Websites What's New In: Select One Genetic Testing Genetics News Tests and Conditions Biochemical Genetics Cytogenetics Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) ... General Specimen Handling Instructions Prader-Willi/Angelman Syndromes Protocol Peripheral Blood Methylation, Chromosomes, FISH, and UPD Tests Specimen Requirements
    • Child: 5-7 cc in yellow-top ACD-A or lavender-top EDTA tubes and 2-5 cc in green-top sodium heparin tube Adult: 20 cc in yellow-top ACD-A or lavender-top EDTA tubes and 5-10 cc in green-top sodium heparin tube
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    Please call a Laboratory Genetics Coordinator prior to obtaining specimens. A completed PWS/AS addendum should accompany all samples. Please call Client Services at 800-848-4436 to obtain this form. Methylation Test only Specimen Requirements
    • Child: 5-7 cc in yellow-top ACD-A or lavender-top EDTA tubes Adult: 20 cc in yellow-top ACD-A or lavender-top EDTA tubes
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    2 weeks Uniparental Disomy Test Only Specimen Requirements
    • (parental bloods required): Child: 5-7 cc in yellow-top ACD-A or lavender-top EDTA tubes Adult: 20 cc in yellow-top ACD-A or lavender-top EDTA tubes
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    2 weeks Chromosome Analysis and FISH Specimen Requirements
    • Child: 2-5 cc in green-top sodium heparin tubes Adult: 5-10 cc in green-top sodium heparin tubes

    87. HSC Department Of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine
    Molecular diagnosis of the PraderWilli and angelman syndromes by detection of parent-of-originspecific DNA methylation in 15q11-q13. Human genetics 90 313
    http://www.sickkids.on.ca/molecular/AngelmanSyndrome.asp

    88. Entrez PubMed
    as a framework for complete DNA sequencing. MeSH Terms AngelmanSyndrome/genetics*; Base Composition; Chromosome Mapping/methods;
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    Genome Res. 1998 Feb;8(2):146-57. Related Articles, Links
    Integrated YAC contig map of the Prader-Willi/Angelman region on chromosome 15q11-q13 with average STS spacing of 35 kb. Christian SL, Bhatt NK, Martin SA, Sutcliffe JS, Kubota T, Huang B, Mutirangura A, Chinault AC, Beaudet AL, Ledbetter DH.

    89. Angelmanin Oireyhtymä - WWW-sivuja, Kirjallisuutta
    Laan, LA den Boer A, Hennekam R., Renier W. Brouwer 0. (1996) angelman Syndromein Adulthood. American Journal of Medical genetics, 66, 356360.
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    L http://chem-faculty.ucsd.edu/harvey/asfsite/Diagnostic_Criteria.html
    http://www.faseb.org/genetics/acmg/pol-22.htm

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    Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man-tietokannan artikkeli. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
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    Bibliografia. http://chem-faculty.ucsd.edu/harvey/angelpro.html
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    P http://www.asclepius.com/iaso
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    http://people.zeelandnet.nl/fhof/angelman.htm
    Hollantilaisen Frank van Hofin sivuilla on mm. Angelman-lasten valokuvagalleria ja amerikkalaisen Martha Sprowlesin kirjoittama viesti uusille Angelman-perheille. http://chem-faculty.ucsd.edu/harvey/asfsite http://www.australianholidays.com/asa/asahome.htm Australian Angelman-yhdistyksen sivut. http://shell.idt.net/~julhyman/angel.htm Amerikkalainen Julie Hyman on koonnut mm. runoja ja niksikirjan "Angelman Syndrome From A to Z". http://www.multimania.com/angelman (uusi osoite 1.11.1999)

    90. Daniel J. Driscoll, M.D., Ph.D., Faculty, Molecular Genetics And Microbiology, U
    Prenatal Diagnosis 20300306, 2000. Lossie, AC and Driscoll, DJ Transmission ofAngelman syndrome by an affected mother.genetics in Medicine 1262-266, 1999.
    http://www.mgm.ufl.edu/faculty/DDriscoll.htm
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    NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Finalist, Postdoctoral Basic Research Award, American Society of Human Genetics Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Award, March of Dimes The John T. and Winifred M. Hayward Professorship in Genetics Research, University of Florida

    91. AUTHORIZATION CHECK
    was less than the 3rd percentile at the time of his genetic evaluation at 6.7 15q11q13deletion, which is seen in 70% of individuals with angelman syndrome.
    http://aamr.allenpress.com/aamronline/?request=get-document&doi=10.1352/0895-801

    92. Genome Research Tracks Down Bad Genes 06/98
    the fundamental causes of two genetic conditions that, in humans, stem from chromosomes19 and 15 congenital nephrotic syndrome and angelman syndrome.
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    by Kathy Blanchard Gene discoveries this year offer hope for understanding the fundamental causes of two genetic conditions that, in humans, stem from chromosomes 19 and 15: congenital nephrotic syndrome and Angelman syndrome. These discoveries were made possible by advances in the U.S. Human Genome Project, launched a decade ago by ER's Office of Biological and Environmental Research and the National Institutes of Health. The goal of the Human Genome Project is to identify the estimated 70,000 to 100,000 human genes and construct maps of entire chromosomes. Genome research will ultimately reveal the complete ordering of the components that make up DNA, the heredity blueprint. The Human Genome Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has mapped most of chromosome 19 and has sequenced, or ordered, the base pairs for about 6.2 million of the chromosome's 65 million bases. (Base pairs are combinations of proteins and enzymes that form the building blocks of DNA.) Using the genetic map of chromosome 19, scientists at Livermore and in Sweden (Karolinska Institute, Stockholm) and Finland (University of Oulu, Oulu) collaborated to locate the gene that causes congenital nephrotic syndrome, a deadly kidney disease. Congenital nephrotic syndrome, which is most prevalent in Finland, causes massive amounts of protein to be excreted from the body and usually leads to death by age 2. Scientists at the Human Genome Center used their detailed chromosome 19 map to locate many of the genetic markers used by the European researchers to analyze families with the disease. Eventually, through additional family studies and identification of more genetic markers, the search for the disease gene was narrowed to a region of about one million base pairs and finally to 150,000 base pairs. The European researchers then found and began analyzing 11 possible genes that could be responsible for the disease.

    93. Exploring Autism
    Diagnosing a genetic condition also enables health care providers to both chromosome15 (specifically 15q11q13, the Prader-Willi/angelman syndrome region).
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    Genetic Conditions Associated with Autistic Disorder
    Autistic disorder and other PDDs are due in large part to genetic factors. In some instances, autistic disorder is a feature of an identifiable genetic condition. More frequently, however, no underlying specific cause can be determined (this is called idiopathic autism, meaning autism of unknown cause). There is a great deal of evidence that idiopathic autism is caused by changes or "mutations" in genes. However, these genes have not yet been identified. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of individuals with autistic disorder have an identifiable genetic condition (Gillberg et al 1996; Rutter et al 1994). Recognizing a genetic condition is vital because it may alter treatment or therapy options. Diagnosing a genetic condition also enables health care providers to both estimate the chance of recurrence in other family members and discuss the availability of diagnostic testing for other family members.
    • Numerous chromosome abnormalities have been reported in individuals with autism, most often involving chromosome 15 (specifically 15q11-q13, the Prader-Willi/Angelman syndrome region). Studies of individuals with idiopathic autism show the frequency of chromosome abnormalities to be less than 5 percent (Folstein et al 2001). Chromosome abnormalities may be passed from parent to child or can occur sporadically. A blood sample is all that is needed to create a karyotype for chromosome analysis. If a chromosome abnormality is identified, testing other family members is recommended. In some instances family members may be unaware that they have a chromosome abnormality because they carry a balanced rearrangement that produces no symptoms.

    94. J Med Genet -- Abstracts: Watson Et Al. 38 (4): 224
    Genet. Home page J ClaytonSmith and L Laan angelman syndrome a review of the clinicaland genetic aspects J. Med. Genet., February 1, 2003; 40(2) 87 - 95.
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    TITLE angelman syndrome. DESCRIPTION This review focuses on the diagnosis, management,and genetic counseling of patients and families with angelman syndrome.
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    97. Angelman Syndrome
    angelman syndrome. happy puppet syndrome. angelman chat rooms syndrome. angelmansyndrome signs. constipation angelman syndrome. piles angelman syndrome.
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    99. Prader-Willi Syndrome - Diagnostic Criteria, Links And Books
    The following criteria for a diagnosis of PraderWilli syndrome are based on Holmet al , 4. Short stature for genetic background by age 15 (in absence of
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    The following criteria for a diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome are based on Holm et al. (Pediatrics 91, 398, 1993). Because infants and young children have fewer symptoms than older children and adults with PWS, the scoring system differs by age group.
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    (Count as 1 point each) Neonatal and infantile central hypotonia with poor suck, gradually improving with age. Feeding problems in infancy with need for special feeding techniques and poor weight gain/failure to thrive. Excessive (crossing two centile channels) or rapid weight gain on weight-for-length chart after 12 months and before age 6; central obesity in the absence of intervention. Characteristic facial features with dolichocephaly in infancy, narrow face or bifrontal diameter, almond-shaped eyes, small-appearing mouth with thin upper lip, downturned corners of the mouth (three or more of these characteristics required). Hypogonadism-includes any of the following, depending on age: a.

    100. Final Diagnosis -- Case 346
    While our 2year-old patient has clinical features characteristic for Angelmansyndrome, evidence of a genetic defect should be taken into consideration to
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    Final Diagnosis Angelman syndrome
    FINAL DIAGNOSIS: The to 1507del6 variant in the UBE3A gene is previously unreported and of the type expected to cause Angelman Syndrome (See discussion). DISCUSSION: Angelman syndrome is characterized by mental retardation, speech impairment, motor dysfunction, movement/balance disorder, and inappropriate laughter. Most patients present with microcephaly, delay in developmental milestones and absence of speech during the first year of life. One of the cardinal behavioral features of Angelman syndrome is a happy disposition with unprovoked laughter, hence the name "Happy Puppet Syndrome". Patients also demonstrate hypopigmentation with fair skin and blue eyes. While our 2-year-old patient has clinical features characteristic for Angelman syndrome, evidence of a genetic defect should be taken into consideration to establish a definitive diagnosis. Mechanisms of Angelman Syndrome Angelman syndrome is caused by deficiency of gene expression from the maternally inherited chromosome 15q11-q13 region, which is subjected to genetic imprinting. Four classes of genetic mechanisms have been described: maternal deletion, paternal uniparental disomy (UPD), imprinting defects (ID), and mutations within the UBE3A gene (Figures and The most common mechanism, which occurs in 70-75% of patients, is a large interstitial deletion of ~4Mb on chromosome 15q11-q13 (Figure

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