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 is produced by the ovaries in women, while in men it is produced by the Sertoli cells of the testes and helps prevent apoptosis (programmed death) of sperm cells. There are three categories of âestrogensâ that occur naturally: Estrone (E1) â produced during menopause.