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Intellectual disability v5.190 EIF4A2 Sarah Leigh gene: EIF4A2 was added
gene: EIF4A2 was added to Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing. Sources: Literature
Q3_23_promote_green tags were added to gene: EIF4A2.
Mode of inheritance for gene: EIF4A2 was set to BOTH monoallelic and biallelic, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Publications for gene: EIF4A2 were set to 36528028
Phenotypes for gene: EIF4A2 were set to Neurodevelopmental disorder
Review for gene: EIF4A2 was set to GREEN
Added comment: EIF4A2 has not been associated with a phenotype in OMIM, Gen2Phen or Mondo at the time of reporting. PMID: 36528028 reports the findings of an international collaboration through Matchmaker Exchange, where EIF4A2 variants are found in cases with neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disability, hypotonia, and epilepsy. A total of 15 EIF4A2 variants have been reported in PMID: 36528028, with 12 variants occurring as de novo monoallelic in 12 individuals and 3 as biallelic in two unrelated cases (one as homozygote and the other as compound heterozygous). Severe intellectual was seen in 6/10 unrelated cases where an assessment was made, epilepsy was evident in 10/14 unrelated cases and 13/14 cases had hyptonia. Functional studies were also presented and it would appear that both loss and gain functions maybe associated with EIF4A2 variants.
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Intellectual disability v5.116 CHMP3 Arina Puzriakova Classified gene: CHMP3 as Red List (low evidence)
Intellectual disability v5.116 CHMP3 Arina Puzriakova Gene: chmp3 has been classified as Red List (Low Evidence).
Intellectual disability v5.115 CHMP3 Arina Puzriakova gene: CHMP3 was added
gene: CHMP3 was added to Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: CHMP3 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Publications for gene: CHMP3 were set to 35710109
Phenotypes for gene: CHMP3 were set to Complex spastic quadriplegia associated with developmental delay and seizures
Added comment: Cohen-Barak et al., 2022 (PMID: 35710109) reported on a consanguineous family, in which five individuals presented with intellectual and progressive motor disabilities, seizures and spastic quadriplegia, associated with a homozygous variant in CHMP3. Patient derived fibroblasts expressed ultrastructural and molecular features of impaired autophagy, partially rescued by ectopic expression of WT-CHMP3.
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Intellectual disability v4.51 ZMYM3 Sarah Leigh edited their review of gene: ZMYM3: Added comment: Not associated with a phenotype in OMIM, Gen2Phen or MONDO. Using the MatchMaker Exchange, PMID: 36586412 reports 23 ZMYM3 variants in 27 individuals (24 males, 3 females) with a neurodevelopmental delay phenotype. Of those assessed 17/20 had intellectual disability, there were other features that overlapped between the individuals including speech delay, motor delay, ASD traits, behavioral problems, facial dys-morphism, microcephaly, short stature.; Changed rating: GREEN; Changed publications to: 36586412; Changed phenotypes to: neurodevelopmental delay
Intellectual disability v3.1701 UBAP2L Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: UBAP2L was added
gene: UBAP2L was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: UBAP2L was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: UBAP2L were set to 35977029
Phenotypes for gene: UBAP2L were set to Delayed speech and language development; Motor delay; Intellectual disability; Autistic behavior; Seizures; Microcephaly; Abnormality of head or neck; Short stature; Abnormality of the skeletal system
Penetrance for gene: UBAP2L were set to unknown
Review for gene: UBAP2L was set to GREEN
Added comment: Based on Jia et al (2022 - PMID: 35977029) speech, motor delay as well as ID are observed in individuals harboring de novo pLoF variants in UBAP2L. The gene encodes a regulator of the stress granule (SG) assembly. Extensive evidence is provided on the effect of variants as well as the role of UBAP2L and other genes for components and/or regulation of SG in pathogenesis of NDDs. Among others a Ubap2l htz deletion mouse model (behavioral and cognitive impairment, abnormal cortical development due to impaired SG assembly, etc). Data from 26 previous studies, aggregating 40,853 probands with NDDs (mostly DD/ID, also ASD) suggest enrichment for DNMs in UBAP2L or other genes previously known and further shown to be important for SG formation (incl. G3BP1/G3BP2, CAPRIN1).

Details provided below.

Not associated with any phenotype in OMIM, G2P or SysNDD.

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Jia et al (2022 - PMID: 35977029) describe 12 affected individuals with heterozygous de novo pLoF variants in UBAP2L.

Phenotype: Features included hypotonia, speech (11/11) and motor delay (8/12), ID (8/10 with formal evaluation), variable behavioral concerns (ADHD 5/11, ASD in 4/10, etc). Seizures were reported in 7/12 with 3/10 having a formal diagnosis of epilepsy. Few had microcephaly (3/10). Facial dysmorphisms were common (9/9) and included abnormal palpebral fissures, deep prominent concha, high broad forehead, hypertelorism, thin upper lip and mild synophrys (each in 4 or less individuals). Short stature or skeletal alterations were described in some (4/10 each).

Role of the gene: UBAP2L encodes an essential regulator of stress granule assembly. Stress granules are membraneless cytoplasmic compartments in eukaryotic cells, induced upon a variety of stressors and playing a role in regulation of gene expression.

Variants identified : 9 nonsense/frameshift UBAP2L variants and 3 splicing ones were reported, in all cases as de novo events, upon trio/quad exome sequencing. All were absent from gnomAD. There were no other causative variants.

Variant effect/studies (NM_014847.4 / NP_055662.3) :
- Minigene assays revealed that the 3 splice variants all resulted in out-of-frame exon skipping.
- In patient fibroblasts one of these splice variants was demonstrated to result to reduced protein levels.
- 8 of the 9 nonsense/frameshift variants were predicted to result to NMD.
- 1 nonsense variant (c.88C>T/p.Q30*) was shown to result to decreased protein expression in patient fibroblasts, with detection of the protein using an antibody for the C terminus but not the N terminus. Protein N-terminal sequencing confirmed that the protein lacked the N terminus, with utilization of an alternative start site (11 codons downstream).
- Generation of HeLa UBAP2L KO cell lines resulted in significant reduction of SG numbers which was also the case for 4 variants studied, under stress conditions.
- The protein has a DUF domain (aa 495-526) known to mediate interaction of UBAP2L with G3BP1 (a stress granule marker) with deletions of this domain leading to shuttling of UBAP2L from the cytoplasm to the nucleus. Truncating variants upstream of the DUF domain were shown to result in nuclear localization.

Mouse model :
- The authors generated Ubap2l KO model with hmz deletion of Ubap2l resulting in a lethal phenotype (2.6% survived) and htz deletion leading to behavioral issues (low preference for social novelty, anxious-like behaviors) and cognitive impairment.
- Ubap2l haploinsufficiency resulted in abnormal cortical development and lamination with reduction of neural progenitor proliferation.
- Ubap2l deficiency was shown to impair SG assembly during cortical development both under physiological stress conditions or upon utilization of an oxidative stress inducer.

Additional evidence of UBAP2L and SG overall in pathogenesis of NDDs:
- Based on DNMs from 40,853 individuals with NDDs from 26 studies (9,228 with ASD, 31,625 with DD/ID) the authors demonstrate significant excess of DNM in 31 genes encoding SG components, regulators or both, the latter being the case for UBAP2L and 2 further genes (G3BP1 and G3BP2 - both with crucial roles in SG assembly).
- Excess dn splice-site (N=3) and missense (N=5) variants in G3BP1 were observed in the above cohort [c.95+1G>A, c.353+1G>T, c.539+1G>A / p.S208C, R320C, V366M].
- Excess dn missense (N=7) variants in G3BP2 were observed in the above cohort [p.R13W, D151N, E158K, L209P, E399D, K408E, R438C].
- Generation of G3BP1 or G3BP2 KO HeLa cell lines and immunofluorescence upon use of oxidative stress inducer revealed significant reduction of stress granules.
- Generation of HeLa cell lines for 5 G3BP1 mutants (R78C*, R132I*, S208C*, R320C*, V366M) and 7 G3BP2 mutants (p.R13W*, D151N*, E158K, L209P*, E399D, K408E, R438C) revealed that several (those in asterisk) resulted in significantly fewer SG formation under oxidative stress compared to WT while the subcellular distribution of the proteins under stress was identical to WT.
- Among the identified genes for SG enriched for DNMs, CAPRIN1 was implicated in previous publications as a NDD risk gene with 3 dn missense SNVs reported (p.I373K, p.Q446H, p.L484P). CAPRIN1 binding to G3BP1/2 has been shown to promote SG formation. Significant reduction of SG was observed in CAPRIN1 KO HeLa lines. p.I373K abolished interaction with G3BP1/2 and disrupted SG formation.
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Intellectual disability v3.1576 PRPF8 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PRPF8 was added
gene: PRPF8 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: PRPF8 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: PRPF8 were set to 35543142
Phenotypes for gene: PRPF8 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Autism; Retinitis pigmentosa 13, MIM # 600059
Penetrance for gene: PRPF8 were set to unknown
Review for gene: PRPF8 was set to AMBER
Added comment: A recent study suggests that heterozygous PRPF8 variants are associated with a syndromic form of DD/ID, in some cases epilepsy with heterogeneous other clinical findings. However the authors acknowledge that not all variants within their cohort may be pathogenic (5 VUSs using ACMG criteria) and that conclusive evidence may necessitate functional studies.

Heterozygous variants (typically clustering in exon 42) have been reported to cause a non-syndromic form of RP with variable expressivity and incomplete penetrance (Retinitis pigmentosa 13, MIM # 600059) .

Overall consider inclusion with amber rating.

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O'Grady et al. (2022 - PMID: 35543142) describe the phenotype of 14 unrelated individuals with heterozygous, mostly de novo, missense and pLoF variants in PRPF8.

Nearly all had some degree of global developmental delay or ID (13/14). 6/14 had a diagnosis of ASD. Seizures were reported in 4 or 5 subjects. Other features included short stature (6/14), abnormal gait, cardiac anomalies and somewhat overlapping facial features (11/14). Ages ranged from 4 - 19 years (median : 9y).

PRPF8 encodes a component of the spliceosomes which in turn are involved in removal of introns from mRNA precursors. The gene is ubiquitously expressed with expression within brain being highest in cerebral cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum (Refs. provided).

Individuals were investigated with exome sequencing (12/14) or an autism/ID panel of >2500 genes (likely application of virtual panel on exome data).

13 individuals harbored a missense SNV and 1 further had a frameshift variant. In 12 individuals the variant had occurred de novo. 1 individual had inherited the variant from a possibly mosaic parent, while for 1 further a single parental sample was available.

PRPF8 is intolerant to both missense (Z = 8.28) and pLoF variants (pLI : 1). Variants in 5 individuals were formally classified as VUS while 2 variants were present in gnomAD.

Additional findings (CNVs/SNVs) were reported, in some cases possibly of relevance.

As the authors discuss, heterozygous pathogenic missense SNVs cause (and account for ~2-3% of) non-syndromic AD retinitis pigmentosa with variable expressivity and incomplete penetrance. Variants for this phenotype are typically missense - although nonsense ones have also been reported - clustering within ex42 (of 43) encoding the MPN domain (aa 2103-2335 / NP_006436) and weakening interaction with 2 other spliceosomal proteins.

Variants in the present study occurred throughout the gene. Although not universally assessed within the cohort, only one participant had RP (in this case variant within the MPN domain).

There were no variant studies performed.

Animal models: the authors cite a study by Graziotto et al (2011 - PMID: 20811066) where knock-in mice for a missense variant in ex42 displayed defects of the retinal pigment epithelium. A zebrafish ko model also cited (Keightley et al, 2013 - PMID: 23714367) displayed widespread apoptosis in brain and spinal cord.

The authors cite a previous bioinformatic study identifying PRPF8 as a major hub connecting gene-interaction networks for NDDs (Casanova et al, 2018 - PMID: 30420816) as well as 2 studies demonstrating enrichment of variants in individuals with NDDs compared to controls (da Silva Montenegro et al, 2020 - PMID: 31696658, Karczewski et al, 2020 - PMID: 32461654).
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Intellectual disability v3.1520 HIST1H4D Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4D was added
gene: HIST1H4D was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4D was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: HIST1H4D were set to 35202563
Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4D were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face
Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4D were set to Complete
Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4D was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments
Review for gene: HIST1H4D was set to AMBER
Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair.

There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues.

Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes).

Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern :
- H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563),
- H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563),
- H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563),
- H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563).

Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall).

Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth).

Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression).

Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one.

Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes.

Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green.

Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc).

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Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent].

Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3).

Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature).

RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle).

Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant.

Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied.

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In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above).

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Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely:
- H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects),
- H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1),
- H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1),
- H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17),
- H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1),
- H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3).

All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors).

The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER.

Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents.

Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed.

At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones.

There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys).

All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited).

Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11).

For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants.

H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants.

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[RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala]
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Intellectual disability v3.1520 HIST1H4E Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4E was added
gene: HIST1H4E was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4E was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: HIST1H4E were set to 35202563
Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4E were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face
Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4E were set to unknown
Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4E was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments
Review for gene: HIST1H4E was set to GREEN
Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair.

There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues.

Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes).

Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern :
- H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563),
- H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563),
- H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563),
- H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563).

Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall).

Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth).

Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression).

Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one.

Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes.

Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green.

Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc).

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Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent].

Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3).

Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature).

RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle).

Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant.

Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied.

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In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above).

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Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely:
- H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects),
- H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1),
- H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1),
- H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17),
- H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1),
- H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3).

All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors).

The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER.

Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents.

Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed.

At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones.

There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys).

All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited).

Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11).

For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants.

H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants.

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[RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala]
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.1520 HIST1H4F Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4F was added
gene: HIST1H4F was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4F was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: HIST1H4F were set to 35202563
Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4F were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face
Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4F were set to unknown
Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4F was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments
Review for gene: HIST1H4F was set to AMBER
Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair.

There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues.

Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes).

Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern :
- H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563),
- H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563),
- H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563),
- H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563).

Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall).

Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth).

Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression).

Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one.

Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes.

Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green.

Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc).

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Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent].

Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3).

Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature).

RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle).

Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant.

Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied.

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In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above).

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Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely:
- H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects),
- H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1),
- H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1),
- H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17),
- H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1),
- H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3).

All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors).

The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER.

Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents.

Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed.

At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones.

There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys).

All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited).

Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11).

For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants.

H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants.

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[RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala]
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.1520 HIST1H4I Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4I was added
gene: HIST1H4I was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4I was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: HIST1H4I were set to 35202563
Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4I were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face
Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4I were set to unknown
Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4I was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments
Review for gene: HIST1H4I was set to GREEN
Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair.

There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues.

Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes).

Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern :
- H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563),
- H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563),
- H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563),
- H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563),
- H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563).

Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall).

Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth).

Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression).

Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one.

Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes.

Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green.

Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc).

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Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent].

Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3).

Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature).

RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle).

Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant.

Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied.

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In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above).

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Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely:
- H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects),
- H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1),
- H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1),
- H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17),
- H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1),
- H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3).

All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors).

The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER.

Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents.

Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed.

At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones.

There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys).

All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited).

Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11).

For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants.

H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants.

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[RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala]
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.1518 HEATR3 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HEATR3 was added
gene: HEATR3 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: HEATR3 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Publications for gene: HEATR3 were set to 35213692
Phenotypes for gene: HEATR3 were set to Anemia; Thrombocytopenia; Growth delay; Short stature; Abnormality of the skeletal system; Abnormality of finger; Abnormality of the thumb; Intellectual disability; Obesity; Abnormality of the face
Penetrance for gene: HEATR3 were set to Complete
Review for gene: HEATR3 was set to AMBER
Added comment: O'Donohue et al (2022 - PMID: 35213692) describe the clinical features of 6 individuals (from 4 unrelated families) with biallelic pathogenic HEATR3 variants.

These included bone marrow failure (anemia/anemia and thrombocytopenia at presentation), short stature/growth retardation (4/6), facial features (5/6 - in some: straight eyebrows, d-s palpebral fissures, synophrys) and skeletal findings incl. disproportionately short fingers/thumb anomaly. ID was reported in 4/6 individuals from 3 families (all: mild ID | 2/6 without ID). The phenotype corresponded overall to a variant form Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA, disorder caused by variants in genes encoding for ribosomal proteins) with additional features.

The 1st family (2 affected sibs and parents) underwent WES, not diagnostic for DBA. Analysis suggested variants in HEATR3 (prioritized due to its potential role in ribosome biogenesis) and 4 additional genes as candidates. Collaboration in the European DBA consortium and national DBA consortia led to identification of additional families.

HEATR3 encodes Heat-repeat-containing protein 3 or symportin, a protein that co-imports uL5 (encoded by RPL11) and uL18 (RPL5) in the nucleus where they assemble with 5S rRNA to form 5S RNP. The 5S RNP complex incorporates with maturing large ribosomal subunits to form the central protuberance. When 5S RNP is not incorporated, it accumulates and associates with Hdm2 ubiquitin ligase, the later normally targeting p53 proteasomal degradation.

The following missense and splice variants were identified (NM_182922):
- c.1751G>Α/p.(Gly584Glu) hmz
- c.1337G>A/p.(Cys446Tyr) hmz
- c.399+1G>T in trans with c.719C>T/p.(Pro240Leu)
- c.400T>C/p.(Cys134Arg) hmz

Variants were confirmed with Sanger sequencing. They were dispersed across HEATR3 without clustering although they affect residues either in the ARM (38-320) or HEAT (415-675) repeat domains, at positions evolutionary conserved, with in silico predictions in favor of a deleterious effect. With the exception of Cys134Arg (AF:4.11x10-6/no hmz), all were absent from gnomAD.

Studies in yeast suggested that deletions in symportin gene (syo1) lead to a mild growth defect and accumulation of 40S subunits. Similarly, two yeast strains engineered to test for the effect of the p.Gly584Glu (yeast p.Gly522Glu/Ala) exhibited growth defect and ribosomal subunit imbalance, both restored by wt Syo1.

HA-tagged HEATR3 in HeLa cells suggested that the co-translational capture mechanism to chaperone uL18 (RPL5) is conserved in human cells but was not observed upon expression of the p.Cys446Tyr variant.

While HEATR3 transcription was not affected in LCLs from individuals hmz for Gly584Glu or Cys446Tyr, protein levels were barely detectable, suggesting destabilization of the protein.

While uL18 accumulates in cytoplasm and nucleus with expected enrichment in nucleolus, upon siRNA knockdown of HEATR3 in HeLa cells this enrichment was lost. Studies in fibroblasts (Gly584Glu) demonstrated reduced uL18 nuclear staining. Overall, HEATR3 was suggested to be important for nuclear import of uL18 (though not for uL5).

LCL studies demonstrated pre-rRNA processing defects in patient cells with accumulation of 32S and 12S pre-rRNAs, the former being reminiscent of accumulations observed in individuals with RPL5- and RPL11-related DBA. Expression of wt HEATR3 restored processing defects.

LCLs from affected individuals revealed loss of free 60S subunits (as in yeast) with expression of wt cDNA restoring Nl levels.

Western blots of LCLs demonstrated that the levels of uL5, uL18 and p53 were not affected (the latter also observed in RPL5-related DBA)

Studies of bone marrow smears from 2 affected individuals allowed to conclude in a strong defect in erythroid cell proliferation.

Currently, there is no HEATR3-associated phenotype in OMIM, PanelApp Australia, G2P or the SysID database.

Consider inclusion in the ID panel with amber (mild ID in >3 individuals/families/variants although not universal feature) or green rating. Also consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels eg. for cytopenias/congenital anemias, short stature, etc.
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.1222 RNF220 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: RNF220 was added
gene: RNF220 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Other
Mode of inheritance for gene: RNF220 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Publications for gene: RNF220 were set to 33964137; 10881263
Phenotypes for gene: RNF220 were set to Leukodystrophy; CNS hypomyelination; Ataxia; Intellectual disability; Sensorineural hearing impairment; Elevated hepatic transaminases; Hepatic fibrosis; Dilated cardiomyopathy; Spastic paraplegia; Dysarthria; Abnormality of the corpus callosum
Penetrance for gene: RNF220 were set to Complete
Review for gene: RNF220 was set to GREEN
Added comment: Sferra et al (2021 - PMID: 33964137) provide extensive evidence that biallelic RNF220 mutations cause a disorder characterized by hypomyelinating leukodystrophy, ataxia (9/9 - onset 1-5y), borderline intellectual functioning (3/9) / intellectual disability (5/9 - in most cases mild), sensorineural deafness (9/9) with complete hearing loss in the first decade of life, hepatopathy (9/9) with associated periportal fibrosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy (9/9) which was fatal.

Other neurologic manifestations apart from ataxia incl. hyperreflexia (8/8), spastic paraplegia (9/9), dysarthria (9/9), peripheral neuropathy (4/9), seizures in one case (1/9). Upon brain MRI there was thin corpus callosum (9/9) or cerebellar atrophy in some (2/9).

The authors identified homozygosity for 2 recurrent missense RNF220 variants in affected members belonging to these 5 broad consanguineous pedigrees (7 families), namely NM_018150.4:c.1094G>A / p.Arg365Gly in 4 Roma families in the context of a shared haplotype (/founder effect) as well as c.1088G>A / p.Arg363Gly in a large pedigree from southern Italy initially reported by Leuzzi et al (2000 - PMID: 10881263).

Extensive segregation analyses were carried out including several affected and unaffected members.

RNF220 encodes ring finger protein 220, which functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Previous studies have shown among others a role in modulation of Sonic hedgehog/GLI signaling and cerebellar development

Evidence for the role of RNF220 included relevant expression, localization within the cell, interaction partners (lamin B1, 20S proteasome), similarities with other laminopathies in terms of phenotype, etc :
*RNF220 has a relevant expression pattern in CNS (based on qRT-PCR analyses in human brain, cerebellum, cerebral cortex / mRNA levels in human fetal CNS with higher expression in cerebellum, spinal cord and cortex / previous GTEx data / protein levels in mouse CNS)
*The protein displays nuclear localization based on iPSC cells differentiated to motor neurons (also supported by data from the Human Protein Atlas). Transfection of COS-1 cells demonstrated localization primarily to the nucleus (as also previously demonstrated in HEK293T cells) in vesicle like structures with ASF2/SF2 colocalization suggesting enrichment in nuclear speckles. There was also partial co-distribution with the 20S proteasome. R363Q and R365Q additionally coalesced in the cytoplasm forming protein aggregates/inclusions.
*Immunofluorescence studies in patient fibroblasts also confirmed abnormal increase of the protein in the cytoplasm and increased fluorescence with the 20S proteasome.
*Proteomic identification of RNF220-interacting proteins in transfected HEK293T cells demonstrated enrichment for all members of the lamin protein family (incl . lamin B1, AC, B2).
*RNAi-mediated downregulation of RNF222 in Drosophila suggested altered subcellular localization and accumulation of the fly orthologue for human lamin B1.
*Immunoprecipitation of lamin B1 from the nuclear matrix of cerebellar cells suggested significant interaction of endogenous lamin B1 with RNF220, while transfection studies in HEK293T cells for wt/mt suggested reduced binding to endogenous lamin B1 for RNF220 mt compared to wt (more prominent for R365Q). RNF220 mutants also reduced ubiquitination of nuclear lamin B1 compared to wt.
*Patient fibroblasts immunostained with different nuclear envelope markers displayed abnormal nuclear shapes with multiple invaginations and lobulations, findings also observed in laminopathies.

There is currently no associated phenotype in OMIM or G2P. SysID includes RNF220 among the current primary ID genes.

Consider inclusion in panels for leukodystrophies, childhood onset ataxia, sensorineural hearing loss, corpus callosum anomalies, cardiomyopathies, hepatopathies, etc in all cases with green rating.
Sources: Literature, Other
Intellectual disability v3.800 CHMP1A Ivone Leong Source: Expert Review Red was removed from gene: CHMP1A
Intellectual disability v3.510 UPF1 Zornitza Stark gene: UPF1 was added
gene: UPF1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: UPF1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: UPF1 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: UPF1 were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: UPF1 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 16 de novo variants (1 frameshift, 11 missense, 4 synonymous) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided, hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 U2AF2 Zornitza Stark gene: U2AF2 was added
gene: U2AF2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: U2AF2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: U2AF2 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: U2AF2 were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: U2AF2 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 10 de novo variants (1 in-frame, 8 missense, 1 synoymous) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided, hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 TCF7L2 Zornitza Stark gene: TCF7L2 was added
gene: TCF7L2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: TCF7L2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: TCF7L2 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: TCF7L2 were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: TCF7L2 was set to AMBER
Added comment: A diabetes susceptibility locus associated with common SNVs, see OMIM for details.

PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 12 de novo variants (2 frameshift, 6 missense, 1 splice acceptor, 2 stopgain, 1 synonymous) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided, hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 SRRM2 Zornitza Stark gene: SRRM2 was added
gene: SRRM2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: SRRM2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: SRRM2 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: SRRM2 were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: SRRM2 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 28 de novo variants (11 frameshift, 7 missense, 1 splice acceptor, 5 stopgain, 4 synonymous) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 SPEN Zornitza Stark gene: SPEN was added
gene: SPEN was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: SPEN was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: SPEN were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: SPEN were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: SPEN was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 25 de novo variants (6 frameshift, 1 in-frame, 7 missense, 8 stopgain, 3 synonymous) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided, hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 RAB14 Zornitza Stark gene: RAB14 was added
gene: RAB14 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: RAB14 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: RAB14 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: RAB14 were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: RAB14 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 8 de novo variants (1 in-frame, 7 missense) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 PSMC5 Zornitza Stark gene: PSMC5 was added
gene: PSMC5 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: PSMC5 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: PSMC5 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: PSMC5 were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: PSMC5 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 10 de novo variants (1 in-frame, 9 missense) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 MSL2 Zornitza Stark gene: MSL2 was added
gene: MSL2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: MSL2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: MSL2 were set to 31332282; 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: MSL2 were set to Developmental disorders; autism
Review for gene: MSL2 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 13 de novo variants (9 frameshift, 4 missense) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
PMID: 31332282 - candidate gene in a single autism study, with recurrent de novo variants in a potential oligogenic model
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 MMGT1 Zornitza Stark gene: MMGT1 was added
gene: MMGT1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: MMGT1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: MMGT1 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: MMGT1 were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: MMGT1 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 3 de novo missense identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 HNRNPD Zornitza Stark gene: HNRNPD was added
gene: HNRNPD was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: HNRNPD was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: HNRNPD were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: HNRNPD were set to Developmental disorders
Review for gene: HNRNPD was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 8 de novo variants (5 frameshift, 1 missense, 1 splice acceptor, 1 synonymous) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 GIGYF1 Zornitza Stark gene: GIGYF1 was added
gene: GIGYF1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: GIGYF1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: GIGYF1 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: GIGYF1 were set to Developmental disorder
Review for gene: GIGYF1 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio study from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study. 14 de novo variants (4 frameshift, 5 missense, 1 splice donor, 3 stopgain, 1 synonymous) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 AP2S1 Zornitza Stark gene: AP2S1 was added
gene: AP2S1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: AP2S1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: AP2S1 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: AP2S1 were set to Developmental disorder
Review for gene: AP2S1 was set to AMBER
Added comment: Established hypercalcaemia gene. PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio developmental disorder study. 5 de novo missense identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided, hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 ARHGAP35 Zornitza Stark gene: ARHGAP35 was added
gene: ARHGAP35 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: ARHGAP35 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: ARHGAP35 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: ARHGAP35 were set to Developmental disorder
Review for gene: ARHGAP35 was set to AMBER
Added comment: Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio developmental disorder study. 16 de novo variants (3 frameshift, 2 in-frame, 10 missense, 1 stopgain) identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided, hence Amber rating).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 ATP6V0A1 Zornitza Stark gene: ATP6V0A1 was added
gene: ATP6V0A1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: ATP6V0A1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: ATP6V0A1 were set to 30842224; 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: ATP6V0A1 were set to Developmental disorder; Rett syndrome-like
Review for gene: ATP6V0A1 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio developmental disorder study. 11 de novo missense identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (no other phenotype info provided hence Amber rating).
PMID: 30842224 - identified a de novo missense variant in a single individual with atypical Rett syndrome phenotype
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.510 DDX23 Zornitza Stark gene: DDX23 was added
gene: DDX23 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: DDX23 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted
Publications for gene: DDX23 were set to 33057194
Phenotypes for gene: DDX23 were set to Developmental disorder
Review for gene: DDX23 was set to AMBER
Added comment: PMID: 33057194 - Has been identified as a gene with significant de novo enrichment in a large trio developmental disorder study. 6 de novo missense identified in ~10,000 cases with developmental disorders (rated Amber as no other phenotype info provided).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.500 PRKAR1B Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PRKAR1B was added
gene: PRKAR1B was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: PRKAR1B was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: PRKAR1B were set to https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.09.10.20190314; 25414040
Phenotypes for gene: PRKAR1B were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Autism; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Aggressive behavior; Abnormality of movement; Upslanted palpebral fissure
Penetrance for gene: PRKAR1B were set to unknown
Review for gene: PRKAR1B was set to AMBER
Added comment: Please consider inclusion of this gene with amber rating pending publication of the preprint and/or additional evidence.

Marbach et al. (2020 - medRxiv : https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.09.10.20190314 - last author : C. Schaaf) report 6 unrelated individuals with heterozygous missense PRKAR1B variants.

All presented formal ASD diagnosis (6/6), global developmental delay (6/6) and intellectual disability (all - formal evaluations were lacking though). Additional features included neurologic anomalies (movement disorders : dyspraxia, apraxia, clumsiness in all, with tremor/dystonia or involuntary movements as single occurrences). Three displayed high pain tolerance. Regression in speech was a feature in two. Additional behavior anomalies included ADHD (4-5/6) or aggression (3/6). There was no consistent pattern of malformations, physical anomalies or facial features (with the exception of uplsanted palpebral fissures reported in 4).

3 different missense variants were identified (NM_00116470:c.1003C>T - p.Arg335Trp, c.586G>A - p.Glu196Lys, c.500_501delAAinsTT - p.Gln167Leu) with Arg355Trp being a recurrent one within this cohort (4/6 subjects). A possible splicing effect may apply for the MNV. All variants are absent from gnomAD and the SNVs had CADD scores > 24.

In all cases were parental samples were available (5/6), the variant had occurred as a de novo event.

Protein kinase A (PKA) is a tetrameric holoenzyme formed by the association of 2 catalytic (C) subunits with a regulatory (R) subunit dimer. Activation of PKA is achieved through binding of 2 cAMP molecules to each R-subunit, and unleashing(/dissociation) of C-subunits to engage substrates. PRKACA/B genes encode the Cα- and Cβ-subunits while the 4 functionally non-redundant regulatory subunits are encoded by PRKAR1A/1B/2A/2B genes. As the authors comment, the RIβ subunit is primarily expressed in brain with higher expression in cortex and hypothalamus.

The functional consequences of the variants at cellular level were not studied.

Previous studies have demonstrated that downregulation of RIβ in murine hippocampal cultures, reduced phosphorylation of CREB, a transcription factor involved in long-term memory formation. The authors speculate that a similar effect on cAMP/PKA/CREB cascade may mediate the cognitive effects in humans. RIβ deficient mice also display diminished nociceptive pain, similar to the human phenotype. [Several refs provided].

The authors cite the study by Kaplanis et al (2020 - PMID: 33057194), where in a large sample of 31,058 trio exomes of children with developmental disorders, PRKAR1B was among the genes with significant enrichment for de novo missense variants. [The gene has a pLI score of 0.18 in gnomAD / o/e = 0.26 - so pLoF variants may not be deleterious].

Please note that a specific PRKAR1B variant (NM_002735.2:c.149T>G - p.Leu50Arg) has been previous reported to segregate with a late-onset neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dementia and/or parkinsonism within a large pedigree with 12 affected individuals [Wong et al 2014 - PMID: 25414040].
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.421 CHM Arina Puzriakova Source Expert Review Red was added to CHM.
Rating Changed from Amber List (moderate evidence) to Red List (low evidence)
Intellectual disability v3.250 CHM Arina Puzriakova commented on gene: CHM
Intellectual disability v3.239 FAM50A Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: FAM50A was added
gene: FAM50A was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: FAM50A was set to X-LINKED: hemizygous mutation in males, monoallelic mutations in females may cause disease (may be less severe, later onset than males)
Publications for gene: FAM50A were set to 32703943
Phenotypes for gene: FAM50A were set to Mental retardation syndrome, X-linked, Armfield type (MIM #300261)
Penetrance for gene: FAM50A were set to unknown
Review for gene: FAM50A was set to GREEN
Added comment: Lee et al (2020 - PMID: 32703943) provide evidence that Armfield X-Linked intellectual disability syndrome is caused by monoallelic FAM50A pathogenic variants. The current review is based only on this reference.

The authors provide clinical details on 6 affected individuals from 5 families.

Features included postnatal growth delay, DD and ID (6/6 - also evident for those without formal IQ assesment), seizures (3/6 from 2 families), prominent forehead with presence of other facial features and variable head circumference (5th to >97th %le), ocular anomalies (5/6 - strabismus/nystagmus/Axenfeld-Rieger), cardiac (3/6 - ASD/Fallot) and genitourinary anomalies (3/6).

In the first of these families (Armfield et al 1999 - PMID: 10398235), linkage analysis followed by additional studies (Sanger, NGS of 718 genes on chrX, X-exome NGS - several refs provided) allowed the identification of a FAM50A variant. Variants in other families were identified by singleton (1 fam) or trio-ES (3 fam).

In affected individuals from 3 families, the variant had occurred de novo. Carrier females in the other families were unaffected (based on pedigrees and/or the original publication). XCI was rather biased in most obligate carrier females from the 1st family (although this ranged from 95:5 to 60:40).

Missense variants were reported in all affected subjects incl. Trp206Gly, Asp255Gly, Asp255Asn (dn), Glu254Gly (dn), Arg273Trp (dn) (NM_004699.3).

Previous studies have demonstrated that FAM50A has ubiquitous expression in human fetal and adult tissues (incl. brain in fetal ones).

Immunostaining suggests a nuclear localization for the protein (NIH/3T3 cells). Comparison of protein levels in LCLs from affected males and controls did not demonstrate significant differences. Protein localization for 3 variants (transfection of COS-7 cells) was shown to be similar to wt.

Complementation studies in zebrafish provided evidence that the identified variants confer partial loss of function (rescue of the morpholino phenotype with co-injection of wt but not mt mRNA). The zebrafish ko model seemed to recapitulate the abnormal development of cephalic structures and was indicative of diminished/defective neurogenesis. Transcriptional dysregulation was demonstrated in zebrafish (altered levels and mis-splicing). Upregulation of spliceosome effectors was demonstrated in ko zebrafish.

Similarly, mRNA expression and splicing defects were demonstrated in LCLs from affected individuals. FAM50A pulldown followed by mass spectrometry in transfected HEK293T cells demonstrated enrichment of binding proteins involved in RNA processing and co-immunoprecipitation assays (transfected U-87 cells) suggested that FAM50A interacts with spliceosome U5 and C-complex proteins.

Overall aberrant spliceosome C-complex function is suggested as the underlying pathogenetic mechanism.

Several other neurodevelopmental syndromes are caused by variants in genes encoding C-complex affiliated proteins (incl. EFTUD2, EIF4A3, THOC2, etc.).

Please consider inclusion in the ID panel with green rating and epilepsy panel with amber (seizures in individuals from 2 families).
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.219 NARS Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: [Please note that HGNC Approved Gene Symbol for this gene is NARS1]

Manole et al (2020 - PMID: 32738225) provide evidence that both biallelic and monoallelic (de novo) pathogenic NARS1 variants cause a neurodevelopmental disorder. In total 32 individuals from 21 families are reported, with biallelic variants identified in individuals from 13 families and de novo in 8 families.

Similar features were reported for AR/AD occurrences of the disorder and included of microcephaly (90% - most often primary), epilepsy (23/32 or 74% - variable semiology incl. partial/myoclonic/generalized tonic-clonic seizures), DD and ID (as a universal feature), abnormal tone in several (hypotonia/spasticity), ataxia, demyelinating peripheral neuropathy (in 3 or more for each inheritance mode - or a total of 25%). Some individuals had dysmorphic features.

NARS1 encodes an aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase (ARS) [asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase 1]. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases constitute a family of enzymes catalyzing attachment of amino-acids to their cognate tRNAs. As the authors comment, mutations in genes encoding several other ARSs result in neurological disorders ranging from peripheral neuropathy to severe multi-systemic NDD. Dominant, recessive or both modes for inheritance for mutations in the same gene (e.g. AARS1, YARS1, MARS1, etc) have been reported.

Some variants were recurrent, e.g. the c.1600C>T / p.Arg534* which occurred in 6 families as a de novo event or c.1633C>T p.Arg545Cys (homozygous in 6 families). 3 different variants were reported to have occured de novo (c.965G>T - p.Arg322Leu, c.1525G>A - p.Gly509Ser, p.Arg534*) with several other variants identified in hmz/compound htz individuals. A single SNV (c.1067A>C - p.Asp356Ala) was suggested to be acting as modifier and pathogenic only when in trans with a severe variant. [NM_004539.4 used as RefSeq for all].

The authors provide several lines of evidence for a partial loss-of-function effect (e.g. reduction in mRNA expression, enzyme levels and activity in fibroblasts or iNPCs) underlying pathogenicity of the variants identified in individuals with biallelic variants. A gain-of-function (dominant-negative) effect is proposed for de novo variants (such effect also demonstrated for the p.Arg534* in a zebrafish model).

As also Manole et al suggest, NARS1 can be considered for inclusion in gene panels for DD/ID, epilepsy and/or demyelinating neuropathy.
Sources: Literature; to: [Please note that HGNC Approved Gene Symbol for this gene is NARS1]

Manole et al (2020 - PMID: 32738225) provide evidence that both biallelic and monoallelic (de novo) pathogenic NARS1 variants cause a neurodevelopmental disorder. In total 32 individuals from 21 families are reported, with biallelic variants identified in individuals from 13 families and de novo in 8 families.

Similar features were reported for AR/AD occurrences of the disorder and included microcephaly (90% - most often primary), epilepsy (23/32 or 74% - variable semiology incl. partial/myoclonic/generalized tonic-clonic seizures), DD and ID (as a universal feature), abnormal tone in several (hypotonia/spasticity), ataxia, demyelinating peripheral neuropathy (in 3 or more for each inheritance mode - or a total of 25%). Some individuals had dysmorphic features.

NARS1 encodes an aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase (ARS) [asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase 1]. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases constitute a family of enzymes catalyzing attachment of amino-acids to their cognate tRNAs. As the authors comment, mutations in genes encoding several other ARSs result in neurological disorders ranging from peripheral neuropathy to severe multi-systemic NDD. Dominant, recessive or both modes for inheritance for mutations in the same gene (e.g. AARS1, YARS1, MARS1, etc) have been reported.

Some variants were recurrent, e.g. the c.1600C>T / p.Arg534* which occurred in 6 families as a de novo event or c.1633C>T p.Arg545Cys (homozygous in 6 families). 3 different variants were reported to have occured de novo (c.965G>T - p.Arg322Leu, c.1525G>A - p.Gly509Ser, p.Arg534*) with several other variants identified in hmz/compound htz individuals. A single SNV (c.1067A>C - p.Asp356Ala) was suggested to be acting as modifier and pathogenic only when in trans with a severe variant. [NM_004539.4 used as RefSeq for all].

The authors provide several lines of evidence for a partial loss-of-function effect (e.g. reduction in mRNA expression, enzyme levels and activity in fibroblasts or iNPCs) underlying pathogenicity of the variants identified in individuals with biallelic variants. A gain-of-function (dominant-negative) effect is proposed for de novo variants (such effect also demonstrated for the p.Arg534* in a zebrafish model).

As also Manole et al suggest, NARS1 can be considered for inclusion in gene panels for DD/ID, epilepsy and/or demyelinating neuropathy.
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.219 NARS Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: NARS was added
gene: NARS was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: NARS was set to BOTH monoallelic and biallelic, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Publications for gene: NARS were set to 32738225
Phenotypes for gene: NARS were set to Abnormal muscle tone; Microcephaly; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Ataxia; Abnormality of the face; Demyelinating peripheral neuropathy
Penetrance for gene: NARS were set to Complete
Review for gene: NARS was set to GREEN
Added comment: [Please note that HGNC Approved Gene Symbol for this gene is NARS1]

Manole et al (2020 - PMID: 32738225) provide evidence that both biallelic and monoallelic (de novo) pathogenic NARS1 variants cause a neurodevelopmental disorder. In total 32 individuals from 21 families are reported, with biallelic variants identified in individuals from 13 families and de novo in 8 families.

Similar features were reported for AR/AD occurrences of the disorder and included of microcephaly (90% - most often primary), epilepsy (23/32 or 74% - variable semiology incl. partial/myoclonic/generalized tonic-clonic seizures), DD and ID (as a universal feature), abnormal tone in several (hypotonia/spasticity), ataxia, demyelinating peripheral neuropathy (in 3 or more for each inheritance mode - or a total of 25%). Some individuals had dysmorphic features.

NARS1 encodes an aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase (ARS) [asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase 1]. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases constitute a family of enzymes catalyzing attachment of amino-acids to their cognate tRNAs. As the authors comment, mutations in genes encoding several other ARSs result in neurological disorders ranging from peripheral neuropathy to severe multi-systemic NDD. Dominant, recessive or both modes for inheritance for mutations in the same gene (e.g. AARS1, YARS1, MARS1, etc) have been reported.

Some variants were recurrent, e.g. the c.1600C>T / p.Arg534* which occurred in 6 families as a de novo event or c.1633C>T p.Arg545Cys (homozygous in 6 families). 3 different variants were reported to have occured de novo (c.965G>T - p.Arg322Leu, c.1525G>A - p.Gly509Ser, p.Arg534*) with several other variants identified in hmz/compound htz individuals. A single SNV (c.1067A>C - p.Asp356Ala) was suggested to be acting as modifier and pathogenic only when in trans with a severe variant. [NM_004539.4 used as RefSeq for all].

The authors provide several lines of evidence for a partial loss-of-function effect (e.g. reduction in mRNA expression, enzyme levels and activity in fibroblasts or iNPCs) underlying pathogenicity of the variants identified in individuals with biallelic variants. A gain-of-function (dominant-negative) effect is proposed for de novo variants (such effect also demonstrated for the p.Arg534* in a zebrafish model).

As also Manole et al suggest, NARS1 can be considered for inclusion in gene panels for DD/ID, epilepsy and/or demyelinating neuropathy.
Sources: Literature
Intellectual disability v3.3 SBDS Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: SBDS: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: 19906387; Phenotypes: Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, MIM#260400; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Intellectual disability v3.0 COL10A1 Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: COL10A1: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia, Schmid type, MIM# 156500; Mode of inheritance: None
Intellectual disability v3.0 CHM Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: CHM: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Choroideremia, MIM# 303100; Mode of inheritance: X-LINKED: hemizygous mutation in males, monoallelic mutations in females may cause disease (may be less severe, later onset than males)
Intellectual disability v3.0 MN1 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: MN1 was added
gene: MN1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: MN1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: MN1 were set to 31834374; 31839203; 15870292
Phenotypes for gene: MN1 were set to Central hypotonia; Feeding difficulties; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Hearing impairment; Abnormality of facial skeleton; Craniosynostosis; Abnormality of the face; Abnormality of the cerebellum; Abnormality of the corpus callosum; Polymicrogyria
Penetrance for gene: MN1 were set to Complete
Review for gene: MN1 was set to GREEN
Added comment: Two studies by Mak et al (2019 - PMID: 31834374 / Ref1) and Miyake et al (2019 - PMID: 31839203 / Ref2) provide sufficient evidence for heterozygous MN1 C-terminal truncating variants (predicted to escape NMD - localizing within the last nucleotides of exon 1 or in exon 2) being associated with a distinctive phenotype and DD and ID among the features.

Mak et al also discuss on the phenotype of individuals with variants causing N-terminal truncation or with MN1 deletions (discussed at the end of this review).

Overlapping features for C-terminal truncating variants included hypotonia, feeding difficulties, global DD and ID, hearing loss, cranial shape defects (/craniosynostosis in few), highly suggestive/distinctive facial features (eg. frontal bossing, hypertelorism, downslanting palpebral-fissures, shallow orbits, short upturned nose, low-set/posteriorly rotated/dysplastic ears, etc) and brain MRI abnormalities (eg. rhomboencephalosynapsis or cerebellar dysplasia, polymicrogyria, dysplastic CC).

The majority of the affected individuals were investigated by WES/WGS with a single one tested by targeted MN1 Sanger sequencing due to highly suggestive features. Variable previous investigations incl. CMA in several, gene panel testing (Rasopathies, hearing loss, craniofacial panels, FMR1, etc) and metabolic work were normal in most. In a single case a likely pathogenic ACSL4 also explained part of the phenotype (Ref2). In the majority of these individuals, the variant had occured as a de novo event. Two sibs had inherited the truncating variant from a milder affected mosaic parent. A parental sample was not available for an additional individual.

p.(Arg1295*) or NM_002430.2:c.3883C>T was a recurrent variant, seen in several individuals and in both studies.

Several lines of evidence are provided for the MN1 variants and the role of the gene including:
- For few individuals for whom cell lines were available, variants were shown to escape NMD by cDNA/RT-PCR/RNA-seq [Ref1 & 2].
- The gene has a high expression in fetal brain [Ref2 / fig S2]
- MN1 (* 156100 - MN1 protooncogene, transcriptional regulator) has been proposed to play a role in cell proliferation and shown to act as transcription cofactor (increasing its transactivation capacity in synergy with coactivators EP300 and RAC3) [Discussion and Refs provided in Ref2].
- In vitro studies suggested increased protein stability (upon transfection of wt/mut constructs in HEK293T cells), enhanced MN1 aggregation in nuclei (when wt/mut GFP-tagged MN1 was expressed in HeLa cells), increased inhibitory effect on cell growth (MG63 cells - role of MN1 in cell proliferation discussed above) and retained transactivation activity (upon transient MN1 overexpression of wt/mt MN1 in HEK293T cells) for the variants. These seem to support a gain-of-function effect for the C-terminal truncating variants [Ref2].
- The truncating variants are proposed to raise the fraction of Intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs = regions without fixed tertiary structure) probably contributing to the above effects [Ref2].
- Expression of FLAG-tagged MN1 wt/mut MN1 followed by immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry analysis (mCAT-Hela cells), provided evidence that MN1 is involved in transcriptional regulation: a. through binding ZBTB24 and RING1 E3 ubiquitin ligase (with mutant MN1 displaying impaired interaction with ZBTB24 and no binding to RING1) and/or b. through interaction with DNA-binding transcription factors PBX1 and PKNOX1. Proper MN1 degradation is proposed to mediate precise transcriptional regulation. [Ref2]
- Transcriptome analysis in LCLs from an affected individual suggested dysregulation of genes relevant to neuronal development (eg. LAMP, ITGA, etc) and GO analysis suggested enrichment for pathways possibly linked to the observed phenotypes [Ref2].
- Discussed in both Refs1/2, homozygous Mn1-ko mice display abnormal skull bone development and die at/shortly after birth as a result of cleft palate. Heterozygous Mn1-ko mice display hypoplastic membranous bones of the cranial skeleton and cleft palate (CP), the latter with incomplete penetrance [Meester-Smoor et al 2005 - PMID: 15870292]. This is thus compatible with the cranial shape defects observed in C-terminal truncations (while CP has been reported in gene deletions, bifid uvula was reported once in C-terminal and N-terminal truncating variants, in the latter case with submucous CP).
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The phenotype of other MN1 variants is discussed by Mak et al (Ref1) :
- 3 individuals with MN1 N-terminal truncating variants (eg. Ser179*, Pro365Thrfs*120, Ser472*) presented speech delay, mild conductive hearing loss and facial features different from C-terminal truncations. None of these individuals had significant ID.
- Microdeletions: One individual (#27) with 130 kb deletion harboring only MN1, presented microcephaly, DD and ID and mildly dysmorphic facial features. Deletions spanning MN1 and other genes (eg a 1.17 Mb deletion in ind. #28) and relevant cases from the literature reviewed, with mild DD/ID, variable palatal defects and/or facial dysmorphisms (distinct from the C-terminal truncating variants) among the frequent findings.

[Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant gene panels eg. for hearing loss (conductive/sensorineural in 16/20 reported by Mak et al) or craniosynostosis, etc].
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Intellectual disability v2.1098 NSF Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: NSF was added
gene: NSF was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: NSF was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: NSF were set to 31675180
Phenotypes for gene: NSF were set to Seizures; EEG with burst suppression; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability
Penetrance for gene: NSF were set to unknown
Mode of pathogenicity for gene: NSF was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments
Review for gene: NSF was set to AMBER
Added comment: Suzuki et al. (2019 - PMID: 31675180) report on 2 unrelated individuals with de novo missense NSF variants. Overall the phenotype corresponded to an early infantile epileptic encephalopathy. The first patient developed vomiting and tonic seizures immediately after birth, with burst-suppression pattern upon EEG. Trio exome sequencing, followed by Sanger sequencing of proband and parents, revealed a de novo missense variant (NM_006178.3:c.1375G>A / p.Ala459Thr), absent from public databases and predicted in silico to be deleterious (CADD score of 30). The girl died 36 days after birth due to respiratory failure. Another subject, having necessitated mechanical ventilation due to absence of spontaneous respiration after birth, developed myoclonic seizures. EEG showed a burst-suppression pattern. At the age of 3, she was noted to have persistence of seizures and profound ID. Trio exome sequencing identified a missense NSF variant (c.1688C>T / p.Pro563Leu) also confirmed and shown to be de novo by Sanger sequencing. Again the variant was absent from public datasets and had a CADD score of 34. While expression of wt NSF allele in the developing eye of Drosophila had no effect, expression of mutants severely affected eye development - suggesting a dominant negative effect. NSF encodes a homo-hexameric AAA ATPase, which is recruited by SNAPs (Soluble NSF Attachment Proteins) - and the latter by SNAREs (SNAP REceptors) - thus having a role in vesicular transport and membrane fusion. There is currently no associated phenotype in OMIM/G2P. Overall, this gene could be considered for inclusion probably with amber/red rating pending further evidence (eg. additional work-up or alternative causes/explanations not discussed).
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Intellectual disability v2.1047 METTL5 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: METTL5 was added
gene: METTL5 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: METTL5 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Publications for gene: METTL5 were set to 29302074; http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.09.007; https://imgc2019.sciencesconf.org/data/abstract_book_complete.pdf
Phenotypes for gene: METTL5 were set to Delayed speech and language development; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Behavioral abnormality
Penetrance for gene: METTL5 were set to Complete
Review for gene: METTL5 was set to GREEN
Added comment: [1] - PMID: 29302074 :
In a WES/WGS study of 404 consanguineous families with two or more offspring affected by ID, Hu et al. identified two sibs homozygous for a METTL5 missense variant [NM_014168:c.182G>A / p.Gly61Asp]. These 2 subjects, born to first cousin parents from Iran, presented with early learning impairment, aggressive behaviour, severe microcephaly (-7SD and -8SD) and ID formally evaluated to be in the severe range. Sanger confirmation of variants and segregation studies were performed for all available and informative members in families participating in the study. In silico predictions were all in favour of a deleterious effect (PolyPhen2, MutationTaster, SIFT, CADD) and the variant was absent from ExAC. The effect of the specific variant was studied in ref. 2 (below).

[2] - DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.09.007 :
Richard et al. (2019) reported on 5 additional individuals from 2 consanguineous families. Common phenotype consisted of speech delay, moderate/severe ID (4/4), microcephaly (4/4 - though milder than in the first report), behavioral problems (ADHD, aggressiveness, autistic feat.) and possibly some overlapping facial features (nose and ear abnormalities). 3 sibs from the 1st family, from Pakistan, were homozygous for a frameshift variant (NM_014167.2:c.344_345delGA / p.Arg115Asnfs*19) while sibs from the 2nd family, from Yemen, were homozygous for p.Lys191Valfs*1 (c.571_572delAA). Confirmation and segregation studies supported a role for the variants.

The authors performed additional studies for METTL5 and all 3 variants reported to date, notably:
- Based on RNA-seq data from the Allen Brain Atlas, METTL5 is expressed in the developing and adult human brain (incl. cerebellar cortex, hippocampus and striatum).
- Immunostaining in mouse brain demonstrated ubiquitous expression (postnatal day 30).
- In rat hippocampal neurons, enrichment of METTL5 was found in the soma, the nucleus and pre- and post- synaptic regions.
- Myc-/GFP-tagged METTL5 wt or mutants were transiently expressed in COS7 cells, and were found in the cytoplasm and nucleus. Levels of the 2 frameshift variants were significantly reduced compared with wt, although this was not the case for Gly61Asp.
- Upon transfection of rat hippocampal neurons, METTL5-GFP tagged wt and mt proteins showed similar localicalization in nucleus and dendrites.
- Western blot on HEK293T cells transfected with Myc-METTL5 wt or mt constructs demonstrated decreased amounts for the frameshift (but not the missense) variants while comparison after addition of a proteasome inhibitor or cyclohexamide suggested that this is not probably due to decreased mutant protein - rather than mRNA (NMD) - stability.
- In zebrafish, morpholino knockdown of mettl5 led to reduced head size and head/body ratio (reproducing the microcephaly phenotype) and curved tails. Forebrain and midbrain sizes were also significantly reduced.

Based on the ACMG criteria, Gly61Asp is classified as VUS (PM2, PP1, PP3) and the frameshift ones as pathogenic (PS3, PM2, PM4, PP1, PP3).

The authors comment that METTL5 is an uncharacterized member of the methyltransferase superfamily (of 33 METTL proteins). Variants in other methyltransferase-like genes (mainly METTL23) have been associated with ID, while various histone-/DNA-/tRNA-/rRNA- methyltransferases such as EHMT1, DNMT3A, NSUN2, FTSJ1, etc have been implicated in ID. Given the role of methyltransferases in neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity, homology comparisons suggesting presence of relevant domain in METTL5 and accumulation of the protein in the nucleus, a role as epigenetic regulator is proposed (see also ref. 3).

[3] - Conference abstract by Helmut et al. ["A novel m6A RNA methyltransferase in mammals - characterization of Mettl5 mutant mice in the German Mouse Clinic" - Oral presentation in the 33rd International Mammalian Genome Conference Sept. 2019 - available at : https://imgc2019.sciencesconf.org/data/abstract_book_complete.pdf ]
The group using an in vitro methyltransferase assay, identified METTL5 as a m6A RNA methyltransferase. Generation of Mettl5-knockout mice using the CRISPR/Cas technology, suggested that homozygous mice are subviable, with lower body mass and abnormal growth of nasal bones in half. Homozygous mice were hypoactive and hypoexploratory during an open field test at the age of 8 weeks, while further alterations were observed in neurological functions. Phenotypic deviations were absent or very mild in heterozygous animals. As a result, the mouse model appeared to recapitulate relevant human phenotypes (microcephaly, ID and growth retardation).

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There is no associated entry in OMIM (neither for the gene nor for a related disorder). G2P does not list any phenotype for this gene, either.

METTL5 is included in the SysID database as a current primary ID gene (cited: 27457812, 28097321 / Given the shared co-authors with the study by Richard et al. as well as the overlapping variants, these articles probably report on the same individuals recently described in more detail).

The gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories (eg. GeneDx).
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Overall, METTL5 could be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably as green (3 families, 3 variants, segregation, suggested role of the gene, relevant expression patterns, some evidence at the variant-level, zebrafish and mouse models) or amber (underlying effect of Gly61Asp unknown and variant classified as VUS).
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Intellectual disability v2.1047 CSDE1 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CSDE1 was added
gene: CSDE1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: CSDE1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: CSDE1 were set to http://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aax2166
Phenotypes for gene: CSDE1 were set to Autism; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability
Penetrance for gene: CSDE1 were set to unknown
Review for gene: CSDE1 was set to GREEN
Added comment: Guo et al. (2019 - DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aax2166) report on 18 individuals from 18 unrelated families, with heterozygous likely gene disrupting (stopgain/frameshift/spice-site) CSDE1 variants.

Initial sequencing with MIPs found in 3 individuals from an autism cohort (4045 probands), while subsequent targeted sequencing of a larger cohort (autism spectrum/ID network) led to identification of 5 additional relevant individuals and Genematcher/collaborations a further 10 (the latter by WES).

Consistent phenotypes included ASD (10 of 15 formally evaluated), DD (motor: 15/17 - speech: 17/17) and ID (mild to severe in 14 of 16 assessed, in further 2 in the below-average range). Recurrent seizures or epilepsy were reported for 7 of 16 patients. Other variable features were anxiety or ADHD, increased OFC, ocular, hand and MRI anomalies.

The study was mainly focused on LGD variants with p.R123* (NM_001242891.1:c.367C>T) being a reccurrent one, found in 3 families.

8 of these variants were de novo, 8 further inherited (often from a less severely affected parent, although parental neuropsychiatric status was not available for individuals from all 3 groups). In 2 cases inheritance was unknown (only 1 parental sample available).

3 individuals with de novo missense variants were also identified. Features in those individuals also included ASD and/or DD and ID (2/3) [Table S1].

Arguments to support involvement of the CSDE1 variants included the:
- role of the gene encoding an RNA binding protein implicated in neuronal migration/differentiation (cited : 24012837, 29129916),
- statistically significant burden of the variants in the cohorts examined,
- relevant CSDE1 intolerance scores (pLI of 1 and %RVIS of 6.18),
- relevant human (mRNA) / mouse (protein) spatial and temporal expression patterns,
- exclusion of apparent alternative diagnoses to the extent possible in many subjects with CNVs/SNVs/ROH of uncertain significance in very few,
- cosegregation with rather similar neuropsychiatric phenotypes in case of carrier parents,
- enrichment of ASD-related genes (and FMRP targets) among CSDE1-binding targets,
- suppression of Ctnnb1 expression (at the protein level) affecting Wnt/β-catenin signalling,
- effect of knockdown and/or mutants in mouse (shRNA) and Drosophila (mt and siRNA) models affecting synapse formation and synaptic transmission,
- rescue of many of the previous phenotypes by expression of human CSDE1 (mice), expression of stabilized β-Catenin (mice) or RNAi-stable-dUNR (Drosophila) [also supporting LoF as the underlying effect of variants].

CSDE1 is not commonly included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories. There is no associated phenotype in OMIM/G2P.

Overall, this gene could be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably as green (or amber).
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Intellectual disability v2.996 PIGU Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PIGU was added
gene: PIGU was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: PIGU was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Publications for gene: PIGU were set to 31353022
Phenotypes for gene: PIGU were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Cerebral atrophy; Cerebellar hypoplasia; Scoliosis
Penetrance for gene: PIGU were set to Complete
Review for gene: PIGU was set to GREEN
Added comment: Knaus et al. (2019 - PMID: 31353022) report on 5 affected individuals (from 3 unrelated families) with biallelic pathogenic PIGU variants.

Common features included tone abnormalities, global DD, ID, seizures, CNS anomalies (cerebral atrophy and/or cerebellar hypoplasia), scoliosis. Affected individuals presented also with facial similarities. DD/ID were universal features and their severity appears to be relevant to the panel. Seizures were also reported in all individuals (myoclonic in 3, for whom this was specified). ALP was normal in all.

Three individuals from 2 non-consanguineous families (one from Norway, the other not specified) were homozygous for a missense variant NM_080476.4:c.1149C>A (or p.Asn383Lys) present with an AF of 7/277197 in Europeans. Two individuals born to consanguineous parents from Turkey were homozygous for another missense variant (c.209T>A or p.Ile70Lys - same RefSeq).

Segregation analyses in parents and unaffected sibs were carried out.

PIGU encodes a subunit of the GPI transaminidase, a heteropentameric complex (other subunits encoded by PIGK, PIGS, PIGT and GPAA1) that mediates attachment in the endoplasmic reticulum of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) to the C-termini of proteins which are subsequently anchored to the cell surface.

Pathogenic variants in 18 of 29 genes implicated in biosynthesis of the GPI anchor have been identified as a cause of GPI biosynthesis disorders, with ID and seizures as principal features. Mutations in other genes encoding components of the GPI transaminidase complex (GPAA1, PIGT and PIGS) lead to neurodevelopmental disorders.

Functional impairment of PIGU was supported by flow-cytometric analysis showing significant reduction of cell surface expression of GPI anchored proteins (mainly FLAER, CD16 and CD24) on granulocytes from affected individuals. In addition accumulation of free GPI anchors on the cell surface of B cells from affected individuals further suggested deficiency of the GPI transaminidase.

Transient expression of mutant (Asn383Lys) protein failed to rescue expression of GPI-APs to the same extent as wt in a CHO cell line deficient for PIGU.

Feature analysis demonstrated similarities among individuals with mutations in other genes of the GPI transamidase complex (GPAA1 and PIGT) as well as with GPI biosynthesis disorders. Facial analysis was also suggestive of facial similarities between individuals with GPAA1 and PIGU mutations.

PIGU is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM or G2P.

As a result this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID and epilepsy panels probably as green (3 families, ID of relevant severity and seizures in all affected individuals, known group of disorders and supportive evidence) or amber.
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Intellectual disability v2.996 WDR37 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: WDR37 was added
gene: WDR37 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: WDR37 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: WDR37 were set to 31327510; 31327508
Phenotypes for gene: WDR37 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Abnormality of the eye; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Hearing abnormality; Abnormality of the cardiovascular system; Abnormality of the skeletal system; Abnormality of the genitourinary system
Penetrance for gene: WDR37 were set to unknown
Review for gene: WDR37 was set to GREEN
Added comment: Two concurrent publications by Reis et al. and Kanca et al. (2019 - PMIDs: 31327510, 31327508) report on the phenotype of individuals with de novo WDR37 mutations.

The study by Reis et al. provides clinical details on 4 affected individuals, while 5 further are described by Kanca et al.

4 different de novo variants were reported in these individuals who appear to be unrelated in (and between) the 2 studies [NM_014023.3]:
- c.356C>T (p.Ser119Phe) [Reis indiv. 1 - 3y, Kanca proband 3 - 5m2w]
- c.389C>T (p.Thr130Ile) [Reis indiv. 2 - 22m , Kanca proband 5 - 6w]
- c.374C>T (p.Thr125Ile) [Reis indiv. 3 - 8y , Kanca proband 1 - 7y]
- c.386C>G (p.Ser129Cys) [Reis indiv. 4 - unkn age, Kanca probands 2 and 4, 6.5y and 19y]

Common features included DD/ID (severity relevant for the current panel), seizures (9/9), ocular anomalies (corneal opacity/Peters anomaly, coloboma, microphthalmia etc.) and variable brain, hearing, cardiovascular, skeletal and genitourinary anomalies. Some facial and/or other dysmorphic features (incl. excess nuchal skin / webbed neck) were also frequent among affected individuals. Feeding difficulties and growth deficiency were also among the features observed.

The function of WDR37 is not known. Variants demonstrated comparable protein levels and cellular localization compared to wt.

Reis et al. provide evidence using CRISPR-Cas9 mediated genome editing in zebrafish, to introduce the Ser129Cys variant observed in affected individuals as well as novel missense and frameshift variants. Poor growth (similar to the human phenotype) and larval lethality were noted for missense variants. Head size was proportionately small. Ocular (coloboma/corneal) or craniofacial anomalies were not observed. Zebrafish heterozygous for LoF variants survived to adulthood.

Based on these a dominant-negative mechanism was postulated for missense alleles.

RNA-seq analysis in zebrafish showed upregulation of cholesterol biosynthesis pathways (among the most dysregulated ones).

Previous data in mice, suggest a broad expression pattern for Wdr37 with enrichment in ocular and brain tissues, significant associations in homozygous mutant mice for decreased body weight, grip strength, skeletal anomalies and possible increase (p =< 0.05) in ocular (lens/corneal) and other anomalies [BioGPS and International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium cited].

CG12333 loss (the Drosophila WDR37 ortholog) causes increased bang sensitivity in flies (analogous to the human epilepsy phenotype), defects in copulation and grip strength, phenotypes that were rescued by human reference but not variant cDNAs.

As discussed by Kanca et al. based on data from Drosophila and mice, limited phenotypic similarity of CNVs spanning WDR37 and adjacent genes with the reported individuals and the presence of LoF variants in control populations haploinsufficiency appears unlikely. Gain-of-function is also unlikely, as expression of human variants in flies did not exacerbate the observed phenotypes. A dominant-negative effect is again proposed.

WDR37 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM/G2P.

As a result WDR37 can be considered for inclusion in the ID and epilepsy panels with green (relevant phenotype, sufficient cases, animal models) or amber rating.
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Intellectual disability v2.978 SRP54 Catherine Snow gene: SRP54 was added
gene: SRP54 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Expert Review Amber
Mode of inheritance for gene: SRP54 was set to
Publications for gene: SRP54 were set to 28972538; 30914295
Phenotypes for gene: SRP54 were set to Syndromic neutropenia with Shwachman-Diamond-like features
Intellectual disability v2.853 ALKBH8 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: ALKBH8 was added
gene: ALKBH8 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: ALKBH8 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal
Phenotypes for gene: ALKBH8 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures
Penetrance for gene: ALKBH8 were set to Complete
Review for gene: ALKBH8 was set to AMBER
Added comment: Monies et al. (2019 - PMID: 31079898) report on 7 individuals from 2 different consanguineous Saoudi families, harboring homozygous truncating ALKBH8 pathogenic variants. The same individuals are included in another concurrent publication from the same group (Monies et al. 2019 - PMID: 31130284).

All presented with DD and ID (Fam1 : moderate in the proband, degree not commented on for his 3 sibs / Fam2 : mild in the proband, severe in all his 3 sibs). Epilepsy was reported for 6/7 individuals although the type has not been commented on (onset 9-12 months to 2 years). Variable other features were noted in few.

Affected subjects from the first family were homozygous for a stopgain variant (NM_001301010.1:c.1660C>T or p.Arg554Ter) while individuals from the second family were homozygous for a frameshift one (c.1794delC or p.Trp599Glyfs*19). The variants affected in both cases the last exon of ALKBH8 and RT-PCR confirmed that they escape NMD.

Alternative causes were ruled out, at least for the proband from the second family (chromosomal analysis, SNP-array, metabolic investigations).

Linkage analysis of both families confirmed linkage to the same autozygous interval of chr11q22.3 with a LOD score of 6.

Segregation analyses in both families, confirmed homozygosity for the truncating variants in affected members and heterozygosity in their parents (or several unaffected sibs, none of those studied was homozygous for the ref. allele).

In mouse or human cells, ALKBH8 has previously been shown to be involved in tRNA modifications of the wobble uridines of specific tRNAs (PMIDs cited: 20308323, 20583019, 21653555).

LC-MS/MS analyses of tRNA extracted from LCLs derived from affected individuals, unaffected relatives (UR) and independent controls (IC) revealed that wobble nucleotide modifications were completely absent (or dramatically decreased in the case of mcm5U) in affected individuals but readily detected in UR/IC. As specific modifications were absent, substantial amounts of precursors (eg. cm5U - the precursor of mcm5U) were detected in affected individuals but not in unaffected ones.

Absence of wobble modifications (eg. mchm5U) has equally been observed in Alkbh8 knockout mice. Alkbh8-deficient mice show similar increases in precursors. Alkbh8 KO mice are however phenotypically normal (the authors comment that eventual cognitive defects were not formally evaluated and might have been missed - PMIDs cited: 20123966, 21285950).

As a result, the studies carried out confirmed the loss-of-function effect and were in line with previous functional studies in animal models, although the pathogenesis of ID remains unclear.

The expression profile of ALKBH8 is also unclear (wide profile of expression suggested developmentally, the authors studied LCLs, other studies suggest that embryonic expression is broad but becomes progressively more restricted to specific neuronal cells).

Mutations in other genes involved in tRNA modification (eg. ADAT3, PUS3, PUS7) have been shown underlie disorders affecting the CNS, with ID as a feature.

ALKBH8 is not currently associated with any phenotype in OMIM / G2P.

As a result, this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID/epilepsy panels as amber pending further evidence.
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Intellectual disability v2.784 BRSK2 Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: BRSK2 was added
gene: BRSK2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature
Mode of inheritance for gene: BRSK2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown
Publications for gene: BRSK2 were set to https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.02.002
Phenotypes for gene: BRSK2 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Autism; Behavioral abnormality
Penetrance for gene: BRSK2 were set to unknown
Review for gene: BRSK2 was set to GREEN
gene: BRSK2 was marked as current diagnostic
Added comment: Hiatt et al. (2019 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.02.002) report on 9 individuals, each with private heterozygous BRSK2 variant.

Features included among others speech or motor delay, ID (8/9), ASD and variable behavioral anomalies.

6 variants predicted LoF (stopgain, frameshift or affecting splice-site) while 3 additional ones were missense (2 in the protein kinase domain and 1 in the kinase-associated 1 domain). In 6 individuals the variant had occurred as a de novo event while for 3 others parental samples were unavailable. Given the unknown inheritance, a single variant did not meet sufficient ACMG criteria to be classified as P/LP.

All variants had in silico predictions supporting a deleterious effect and were absent from bravo database and gnomAD, where the gene appears to be relatively intolerant to protein-altering variation.

As the authors note BRSK2 encodes a serine/threonine protein kinase involved in axonogenesis and polarization of cortical neurons. Although Brsk2- (or Brsk1-) knockout mice appear to be healthy and fertile, double knockouts for these genes resulted in pups with decreased spontaneous movement, poor response to tactile stimulation that died shortly after birth. In mice Brsk2 (and Brsk1) expression is restricted to the nervous system (PMID cited by the authors: 15705853) while in humans this gene is most highly expressed in brain (PMID cited: 23715323 - GTEx project).

BRSK2 has been shown to interact with other neurodevelopmental genes eg. TSC2, PTEN, WDR45.

Within the cohort of individuals studied, there was statistically significant enrichment for de novo BRSK2 variants when compared to the estimated backround mutation rate.

Two further BRSK2 de novo protein-altering variants were previously reported in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (Iossifov et al. - PMID: 25363768 and DDD study - PMID: 28135719) although the missense variant in the latter study is also present in gnomAD database.

BRSK2 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM, nor in G2P.
The gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories (eg. among those participating in the study).

As a result, this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel as green (or amber).
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Intellectual disability CHM BRIDGE consortium edited their review of CHM
Intellectual disability CHM Louise Daugherty classified CHM as amber
Intellectual disability CHM Louise Daugherty commented on CHM
Intellectual disability CHM BRIDGE consortium reviewed CHM