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Extractions: Angelman Syndrome Angelman Syndrome Foundation points out that affected children tend to have " More... While clinical diagnosis is difficult, new chromosome analysis techniques now identify microdeletions in this syndrome with accuracy. Our team recommends.... Additional Information ... This site offers information mostly for educational purposes. This site is not intended to alter health care protocols nor to serve as a sole source of medical information. Please read Always seek the advice of your local health care provider. Questions? Return to Syndrome List Home
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Extractions: Normally, we inherit one copy of each chromosome pair from our biological mother, and the other copy of the chromosome pair from our biological father. Uniparental disomy refers to the situation in which two copies of a chromosome come from the same parent, instead of one copy coming from the mother and one copy coming from the father. Angelman syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome are examples of disorders caused by uniparental disomy. What is Angelman syndrome (AS)? People with Angelman syndrome (AS) have mental retardation, severe speech problems, stiff arm movements, and a stiff, uncoordinated walk. They may have seizures and often have inappropriate outbursts of laughter. Angelman syndrome results when a baby inherits both copies of chromosome #15 from the father (rather than one from the mother and one from the father). What is Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?
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Department Of Human Genetics - Testing Strategies/Angelman Syndrome Testing Strategies angelman syndrome For patients with an AS phenotype andWe recommend no previous genetic studies chromosome analysis and M-PCR. http://www.genes.uchicago.edu/ucgs/special-diagnostics/PW-AS/ASstrategy.html
Extractions: normal FISH studies: M-PCR a NORMAL M-PCR result: Does not rule out the possibility that the patient has AS.* an ABNORMAL M-PCR result: Patient has AS; FISH and UPD analysis are indicated.* *For a patient identified as having AS by Methylation-Specific PCR (M-PCR), additional testing is required to determine if the patient has a deletion, paternal UPD15 or an imprinting mutation, and to provide thorough genetic counseling. A normal M-PCR result does not rule out AS. For these patients, a referral to a research laboratory may be appropriate. M-PCR will identify all AS patients in the above three classes.
Extractions: Y/N Microcephaly at birth Y/N Delayed development noted between 6-12 months of age Y/N Developmental delay, functionally severe Y/N Speech impairment; no or minimal use of words Y/N Receptive language and non-verbal communication skills higher than verbal skills Y/N Ataxia of gait Y/N Tremulous movement of limbs Y/N Any combination of: frequent laughter/smiling; apparent happy demeanor; easily excitable personality; hand flapping movements; hypermotoric behavior; short attention span Y/N Microcephaly by age 2 yrs Y/N Y/N Abnormal EEG (Results: ) Y/N Flat occiput Y/N Occipital groove Y/N Protruding tongue Y/N Tongue thrusting while suck/swallowing Y/N Feeding problems Y/N Prognathia Y/N Wide mouth, widely-spaced teeth Y/N Frequent drooling Y/N Excessive chewing/mouthing behaviors Y/N Strabismus Y/N Hypopigmented skin, light hair and eye color (as compared to family members) Y/N Hyperactive lower limb deep tendon reflexes Y/N Uplifted, flexed arm position especially during ambulation
Pathology Molecular Genetics Angelman Syndrome INDICATIONS FOR TESTING angelman syndrome presents in early childhoodwith hypotonia followed by motor and intellectual retardation. http://www.allkids.org/Specialties/Pathology/Pages/Molecular_Genetics_Angelman_S
Extractions: Angelman syndrome presents in early childhood with hypotonia followed by motor and intellectual retardation. Affected children are ataxic, epileptic, have absence of speech, and an unusual facies characterized by a large mandible and an open-mouthed expression. Patients demonstrate excessive laughter, an occipital groove, a facility for protruding the tongue, abnormal choroidal pigmentation, and characteristic electroencephalogram (EEG) discharges. This disorder is caused by deletions of chromosome 15q11-q12 (~70% of cases) by uniparental paternal disomy of chromosome 15 (~5%), by mutations in the UBE3A gene (~20%) or by unknown etiology (~5%).
The Contact A Family Directory - ANGELMAN SYNDROME the majority of families only one child is affected by angelman syndrome but in ofan affected child should approach their local clinical genetics centre for http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/a54.html
Extractions: Angelman syndrome may arise from a variety of genetic abnormalities, all of which involve the same part of chromosome 15. The majority of children have a small deletion of the 15q11-13 region. Diagnostic testing for Angelman syndrome is complex. In the majority of families only one child is affected by Angelman syndrome but in some cases brothers, sisters and extended family members may be affected. It is recommended that parents of an affected child should approach their local clinical genetics centre for genetic counselling and testing on an individual basis. Pre-natal diagnosis Pre-natal tests are available in those families where a definite genetic abnormality has been identified. Medical text last updated August 2002 by Jill Clayton-Smith, Consultant Clinical Geneticist, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK. The information below has been drawn up by Dr Orlee Udwin of the Society for the Study of Behavioural Phenotypes.
Angelman Syndrome J, Faircloth BH, Irish P, Williams CA Communication, cognition and social interactionin the angelman syndrome. American Journal of Medical genetics 463439 http://www.castlegate.net/matthew/caw2.htm
Extractions: Research Focus Current Research Keywords Relevant Publications I study genetic syndromes that map to chromosome 15q11-13: the Angelman and Prader-Willi conditions. I study how different molecular genotypes correlate with development. Affected individuals are evaluated in my clinics and DNA repositories established (collaboration with Dr. Daniel Driscoll in my division). My research aims at developing diagnostic criteria and identifying treatment strategies based on genotype information. I also study velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS), caused by microdeletions in chromosome 22q11.2. In collaboration with Dr. Robert Zori in my division, we evaluated children with velopharyngeal insufficiency to identify prevalence of VCFS. Project Title Funding Agency Role Project Period Award HRS/CMS REGIONAL GENETICS/INFANT SCREENING PI Cur: $ 254,793
Angelman Syndrome - Rachel Williams brother on the spot. Matthew had angelman syndrome. As it turned out,Uncle Charlie specialized in the genetics of angelman syndrome. http://www.castlegate.net/matthew/rachel1.htm
Extractions: Brevard Community College, Cocoa, Florida My family received a most unique gift one Christmas Day. After three years of trying to find out why my brother, Matthew, was not developing mentally and physically, we met my uncle, Dr. Charles Williams, at a family Christmas gathering. He immediately took us, on Christmas Day, to the University of Florida's genetics research department and diagnosed my brother on the spot. Matthew had Angelman Syndrome. As it turned out, Uncle Charlie specialized in the genetics of Angelman Syndrome. Today I would like to inform you a little about Angelman Syndrome. In the twelve years my brother was alive, I learned a great deal about the scientific nature of this condition as well as how to care for an individual with Angelman. I would like to share some of this information with you by first explaining the history of Angelman Syndrome, as well as a brief description of the characteristics, and finally the role Angelman Syndrome played in my life. English physician, Dr. Harry Angelman, diagnosed Angelman Syndrome in 1965. According to an article by Dr. Angelman entitled, "Puppet Children: A Report on Three Cases," he described three children admitted to his children's ward in England. At first, they seemed to be suffering from different conditions, but he felt there was a common cause for their illness. He described all three as having stiff, jerky movements, no speech, excessive laughter, and seizures. His diagnoses were purely clinical because in spite of technical investigations, which today are more refined, he was unable to establish scientific proof that all three children had the same condition.
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Extractions: Premier source of information mostly for medical geneticists. " ... name 'happy puppet' syndrome for a condition with features of severe motor and intellectual retardation, ataxia, hypotonia, epilepsy, absence of speech, and unusual facies characterized by a large mandible and open-mouthed expression revealing the tongue ... use of the eponym Angelman syndrome because the term 'happy puppet' may appear derisive ..." (April, 1999).
Angelman Syndrome syndrome? The genetics of angelman syndrome? Is there a treatment for angelmansyndrome? return to top The genetics of angelman syndrome. In http://people.zeelandnet.nl/fhof/angelman/asi.htm
Extractions: Research into Angelman Syndrome Angelman Syndrome (AS) is neurological disorder in which severe learning difficulties are associated with a characteristic facial appearance and behaviour. Dr. Harry Angelman, a paediatrician working in Warrington, Cheshire, first reported three children with this condition in 1965 and it was initially presumed to be rare. In 1987, it was first noted that around half of the children with AS have a small piece of chromosome 15 missing (chromosome 15 deletion). Since this time the condition has been reported more frequently and the incidence is now thought to be 1 in 25,000 children. return to top The diagnosis of AS is usually made by a paediatrician or clinical geneticist and is based on:
Extractions: Marc Lalande, Ph.D. Professor Assistant/Associate Professor Children's Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1988-98 Assistant Investigator Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1992-98 Assistant Professor McGill University/National Research Council, Montreal, Canada, 1985-88 Postdoctoral Fellow Children's Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1981-85 Ph.D. Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, 1981 Telephone: E-mail Address: lalande@neuron.uchc.edu Angelman syndrome, a neurogenetic disorder, is caused by the absence or loss of function of the gene encoding the UBE3A ubiquitin-protein ligase (also called the Angelman ubiquitin ligase). UBE3A is subject to genomic imprinting as only the maternal allele of UBE3A is expressed in brain. Angelman syndrome is characterized by severe mental retardation, 'puppet-like' ataxic gait with jerky arm movements, hyperactivity, bouts of inappropriate laughter, EEG abnormalities and seizures. Several members of the LALANDE laboratory, including research associate Heather Glatt-Dealy, are attempting to understand how UBE3A is imprinted and how a loss of function of the maternal allele of this gene causes Angelman syndrome.
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Nature Publishing Group pp 440 443 The imprinting box of the Prader-Willi/angelman syndrome domain Ruth Razin1 1. Department of Cellular Biochemistry and Human genetics, The Hebrew http://www.nature.com/cgi-taf/DynaPage.taf?file=/ng/journal/v26/n4/full/ng1200_4
The Imprinting Box Of The Prader-Willi/Angelman Syndrome Domain neurogenetic disorders, PraderWilli syndrome (PWS) or angelman syndrome (AS), respectively. Departmentof Cellular Biochemistry and Human genetics, The Hebrew http://www.nature.com/cgi-taf/DynaPage.taf?file=/ng/journal/v26/n4/abs/ng1200_44
Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society - August Conference 2000 1040 am, Dr. Patrick MacLeod (Victoria General Hospital) Medical genetics. Institute,Mountain View, CA) - GABA Receptors, Epilepsy, and angelman syndrome. http://www.armyofangels.org/conference.htm
Extractions: Conference Update June 2000 T H E M E Living With An Angel The sparkling Pacific Ocean and soaring mountain peaks surround a city bathed in brilliant summer sunshine. Welcome to Vancouver, site of this year's millennium Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society's Third International Conference. As we enter this new millennium, it is appropriate that our theme, Living With An Angel, focuses on the future of our special children. Their future is the single thought foremost in our minds. There is so much to consider, so much to plan. There are worries, and there are dreams. And there is so much to learn. The Living With An Angel theme has been applied to a program selected to provide parents, families, caregivers, and health care professionals with practical information that will help our children lead happy and fulfilling lives. The Living With An Angel conference will address many facets of our Angels' lives, from birth through adulthood, including lifelong skills such as communication and education. Health issues will include scoliosis, puberty, and sleep disorders. A planned agenda of topics and activities for the entire conference is included for your information. Seize the opportunity to combine the beauty of Vancouver with learning and sharing experiences with other families. Everyone will appreciate an extra day or two built around the conference to see the sights, especially our American neighbors, whose dollars go further. Living With An Angel will give parents and families the chance to meet new and old friends as we support and encourage each other.