Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Angelman Syndrome.

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Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disease that is caused by the loss of function of the maternal copy of ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A (UBE3A) on the chromosome 15q11-13 region. AS is characterized by global developmental delay, severe intellectual disability, lack of speech, happy disposition, ataxia, epilepsy, and distinct behavioral profile. There are four molecular mechanisms of etiology:...

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