Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births. Angelman syndrome is often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or autism due to lack of awareness. Characteristics of the disorder include developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders. Individuals with Angelman syndrome will require life-long care.
Description of Estrogen receptor assay. Estrogen receptor assay: A laboratory test that evaluates the benefits of hormone treatment for a patient diagnosed with breast cancer.
Estrogen receptor. A dimer of the ligand-binding region of ERÎ± (PDB rendering based on 3erdâ). A dimer of the ligand-binding region of ERÎ² (PDB rendering based on 1u3sâ). Estrogen receptors (ERs) are a group of proteins found inside and on cells. They are receptors that are activated by the hormone estrogen (17Î²-estradiol).