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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.532 | CEP295 |
Zornitza Stark gene: CEP295 was added gene: CEP295 was added to Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing. Sources: Expert Review Mode of inheritance for gene: CEP295 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: CEP295 were set to 38154379 Phenotypes for gene: CEP295 were set to Seckel syndrome 11, OMIM # 620767 Added comment: 4 children from 2 unrelated families with Seckel-like syndrome - severe primary microcephaly, short stature, developmental delay, intellectual disability, facial deformities, and abnormalities of fingers and toes. WES identified biallelic pathogenic variants in CEP295 gene (p(Q544∗) and p(R1520∗); p(R55Efs∗49) and p(P562L)). Patient-derived fibroblasts and CEP295-depleted U2OS and RPE1 cells were used to clarify the underlying mechanisms. Depletion of CEP295 resulted in a decrease in the numbers of centrioles and centrosomes and triggered p53-dependent G1 cell cycle arrest. Loss of CEP295 caused extensive primary ciliary defects in both patient-derived fibroblasts and RPE1 cells. The results from complementary experiments revealed that the wild-type CEP295, but not the mutant protein, can correct the developmental defects of the centrosome/centriole and cilia in the patient-derived skin fibroblasts. Sources: Expert Review |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.402 | ACBD6 |
Arina Puzriakova edited their review of gene: ACBD6: Added comment: - PMID: 21937992 (2011) - single individuals with a p.G22fs variant in the ACBD6 gene, presenting with mild ID, microcephaly, facial dysmorphism, spasticity. Limited additional information. - PMID: 32108178 (2020) - two unrelated individuals with neurodevelopmental disorder (moderate ID is noted but otherwise limited clinical information) and carrying homozygous LoF variants in the ACBD6 gene (1 frameshift, 1 canonical splice). One individual also carried an allelic homozygous variant in the PRDX6 gene (unlikely but unknown disease consequence). Skin-derived patient fibroblasts showed reduced ACBD6 expression and N-myristoylation deficiency. - PMID: 36457943 (2023) - two Thai siblings presenting with profound ID, morbid obesity, pancytopenia with severe recurrent infections, diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis, and renal failure, leading to deaths in their early 30s. Sequencing showed a novel homozygous single bp duplication (c.360dup; p.Leu121Thrfs*27) in the ACBD6 gene. Parents were heterozygous carriers. - PMID: 37951597 (2023) - 45 previously undiagnosed individuals from 28 families with a neurodevelopmental syndrome including a complex and progressive movement disorder phenotype. Cardinal clinical features include moderate-to-severe GDD/ID (45/45), facial dysmorphism (38/40), HC <2nd percentile (21/31), weight >50th percentile (20/34), mild cerebellar ataxia (35/41), limb spasticity/hypertonia (31/41), gait abnormalities (33/35), dystonia (30/32) and variable epilepsy (13/29). Homozygous ACBD6 variants were identified by WES in all cases, including 18 predicted LoF, 1 missense and 1 inframe insertion. Knockout studies in zebrafish recapitulate clinical features reported in patients such as movement disorders, seizures, and facial dysmorphology, while inactivation of acbd6 in X. tropicalis predominantly caused embryo death while surviving tadpoles demonstrated microcephaly, reduced movement, eye abnormalities, and brain structure differences.; Changed rating: GREEN; Changed publications to: 21937992, 32108178, 36457943, 37951597; Changed phenotypes to: Neurodevelopmental disorder, MONDO:0700092; Changed mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.105 | SLC32A1 |
Achchuthan Shanmugasundram changed review comment from: PMID:36073542 reported four unrelated patients with four different de novo missense variants in SLC32A1 gene reported with global developmental delay, moderate-to-severe intellectual disability, infantile-onset epilepsy within the first 18 months of life, and a choreiform, dystonic, or dyskinetic movement disorder. In silico modeling and functional analyses showed that these variants can impair GABAergic neurotransmission through at least two mechanisms, by affecting synaptic vesicle filling and by altering synaptic short-term plasticity. Sources: Literature; to: PMID:36073542 reported four unrelated patients with four different de novo missense variants in SLC32A1 gene reported with global developmental delay, moderate-to-severe intellectual disability, infantile-onset epilepsy within the first 18 months of life, and a choreiform, dystonic, or dyskinetic movement disorder. In silico modeling and functional analyses showed that these variants can impair GABAergic neurotransmission through at least two mechanisms, by affecting synaptic vesicle filling and by altering synaptic short-term plasticity. Although this gene has not yet been associated with phenotypes in OMIM, it has been added to Gene2Phenotype with 'moderate' rating in the DD panel. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.105 | SLC32A1 |
Achchuthan Shanmugasundram gene: SLC32A1 was added gene: SLC32A1 was added to Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SLC32A1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted Publications for gene: SLC32A1 were set to 36073542 Phenotypes for gene: SLC32A1 were set to developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, MONDO:0100062 Review for gene: SLC32A1 was set to GREEN Added comment: PMID:36073542 reported four unrelated patients with four different de novo missense variants in SLC32A1 gene reported with global developmental delay, moderate-to-severe intellectual disability, infantile-onset epilepsy within the first 18 months of life, and a choreiform, dystonic, or dyskinetic movement disorder. In silico modeling and functional analyses showed that these variants can impair GABAergic neurotransmission through at least two mechanisms, by affecting synaptic vesicle filling and by altering synaptic short-term plasticity. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.109 | DEAF1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 to ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.110 | DEAF1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 to ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.110 | DEAF1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 to ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.109 | DEAF1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 to ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.109 | DEAF1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 to ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.109 | DEAF1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 to ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.109 | DEAF1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from MENTAL RETARDATION, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT 24; ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 to ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.61 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.60 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.61 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.60 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.60 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.60 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.60 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v4.60 | PGM2L1 | Achchuthan Shanmugasundram Phenotypes for gene: PGM2L1 were changed from Neurodevelopmental disorder to Neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, dysmorphic facies, and skin abnormalities, OMIM:620191 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1739 | TYR | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: TYR were changed from Albinism, oculocutaneous, type IA, 203100; Waardenburg; syndrome/albinism, digenic, 103470; Albinism, oculocutaneous, type IB, 606952; [Skin/hair/eye pigmentation 3, light/dark/freckling skin], 601800; {Melanoma, cutaneous malignant, susceptibility to, 8}, 601800; [Skin/hair/eye pigmentation 3, blue/green eyes], 601800 to Albinism, oculocutaneous, type IA, OMIM:203100; Albinism, oculocutaneous, type IB, OMIM:606952; Waardenburg syndrome/albinism, digenic, OMIM:103470 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing 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. -------- 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. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1618 | SKIV2L | Sarah Leigh changed review comment from: The new_gene_name tag has been added. The new name for SKIV2L is SKIC2.; to: Added new-gene-name tag, new approved HGNC gene symbol for SKIV2L is SKIC2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1618 | TTC37 | Sarah Leigh changed review comment from: The new_gene_name tag has been added. The new name for TTC37 is SKIC3.; to: Added new-gene-name tag, new approved HGNC gene symbol for TTC37 is SKIC3. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1618 | SKIV2L | Sarah Leigh Tag new-gene-name tag was added to gene: SKIV2L. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1618 | SKIV2L | Sarah Leigh commented on gene: SKIV2L: The new_gene_name tag has been added. The new name for SKIV2L is SKIC2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing 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. ------ 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). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1564 | BUB1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: BUB1 was added gene: BUB1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: BUB1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: BUB1 were set to 35044816 Phenotypes for gene: BUB1 were set to Congenital microcephaly; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Abnormal heart morphology; Growth delay Penetrance for gene: BUB1 were set to Complete Review for gene: BUB1 was set to AMBER Added comment: A recent study provides evidence that this gene (biallelic variants) is relevant for inclusion in the DD/ID panel likely with amber / green rating (2 unrelated individuals with similar phenotype, 3 variants, role of this gene, extensive variant studies and demonstrated effects on cohesion and chromosome segregation, similarities with other disorders caused by mutations in mitosis-associated genes at the clinical and cellular level || number of affected subjects/families, different protein levels/kinase activity likely underlying few differences observed, role of monoallelic variants unclear). This gene could probably be included in other panels e.g. for microcephaly (not added). There is no BUB1-related phenotype in OMIM, G2P, SysID, PanelApp Australia. ------ Carvalhal, Bader et al (2022 - PMID: 35044816) describe the phenotype of 2 unrelated individuals with biallelic BUB1 pathogenic variants and provide evidence for the underlying mechanism for this condition. Common features comprised congenital microcephaly (2/2 | -2,8 and -2.9 SDs respectively / -7 and -4,9 SDs on last evaluation), DD/ID (2/2 - in one case with formal evaluation mild), some degree of growth retardation (2/2) and cardiovascular findings (2/2 - small ASD type II). Other findings limited to one subject included Pierre-Robin sequence, Axenfeld-Rieger anomaly, choanal stenosis, hypospadias, tracheal stenosis, etc. Initial genetic testing was normal (incl. CMA in both, metabolic testing and individual genes incl. PITX2, GREM1, FOXD3, FOXC1 for one proband). Exome sequencing revealed homozygosity for a start-lost variant (NM_004336.4:c.2T>G / p.?) in the first subject (P1). The variant lied within a 14-Mb region of homozygosity (no reported consanguinity). The second individual (P2) was compound htz for a splice-site and a frameshift variant (c.2625+1G>A and c.2197dupG) with Sanger sequencing used for confirmation and segregation studies. BUB1 encodes BUB1 Mitotic checkpoint serine/threonine kinase (/Budding uninhibited by benzimidazoles 1, s. cerevisiae, homolog of) a multifunctional component of the segregation machinery contributing to multiple mitotic processes. The protein has a kinetochore localization domain, multiple binding motifs and a C-terminal kinase domain (aa 784-1085) this structure allowing both kinase dependent/independent activities. cDNA sequencing revealed that the splice variant leads to skipping of ex21 and in-frame deletion of 54 residues in the kinase domain (c.2625+1G>A / p.Val822_Leu875del). Both individuals exhibited normal BUB1 mRNA levels (fibroblasts in both, tracheal tissue in one) but severely reduced protein levels (fibroblasts). A shorter protein product corresponding to the in-frame deletion variant was also detected. The authors performed additional experiments to confirm small amounts of full-length protein produced by the start-lost variant. This was shown in SV40-transformed fibroblasts from the corresponding individual (treatment with a proteasome inhibitor resulted also in higher levels). Upon generation RPE1 cells using CRISPR for the start-lost variant, again, small amounts of full length protein were detected, which was not the case for complete knockout HAP1 cells. No shorter versions could be detected in the patient cells or RPE1 cells, arguing against utilization of an alternative start codon. (Use of non-AUG start codons discussed based on literature). In line with small amounts of full-length protein the authors provided evidence for residual kinase activity for the start-loss variant (through proxy of phosphorylation of its substrate and use of a BUB1 kinase inhibitor). Cells from the individual with the frameshift variant and the splice variant had no residual kinase activity. The authors provide evidence for mitotic defects in cells from both individuals with prolonged mitosis duration and chromosome segregation defects. Some patient-specific findings were thought to be related with BUB1 protein levels (affecting BUB1-mediated kinetochore recruitment of BUBR1, important for chromosome alignment) and others due to residual kinase activity [->phosphorylation of H2A at Threonine 120-> affecting centromeric recruitment of Aurora B, SGO1 (role in protection of centromeric cohesion), TOP2A (a protein preventing DNA breakage during sister chromatid separation), these correlated with high anaphase bridges (in P2), aneuploidy observed in lymphoblasts and primary fibroblasts from P2 but not P2's lymphocytes or lymphocytes from P1) and defective sister chromatid cohesion defects (in primary fibroblasts from P2, milder effect for P1). Overall the authors provide evidence for overlapping clinical and cellular phenotype for this condition with primary microcephalies (MCPH - mutations in genes for mitotic regulators incl. kinetochore proteins or regulators of chromosome organization), mosaic variegated aneuploidy (biallelic variants in genes for kinetochore proteins, with random aneuploidies occurring in >5% cells of different tissues) and cohesinopathies (mostly Roberts or Warsaw breakage syndromes - characterized by cohesion loss and/or spontaneous railroad chromosomes). Mouse model: Hmz disruption in mice is lethal shortly after E3.5 (cited PMID: 19772675), while a hypomorphic mutant mouse (lacking exons 2-3, expressing <5% of wt protein levels) is viable but exhibits increased tumorigenesis with aging and aneuploidy (cited PMID: 19117986). Mutant mice that lack kinase activity though with preserved Bub1 protein abundance, did not display increased susceptibility, despite substantial segregation errors and aneuploidies (cited PMID: 23209306). The authors note that monoallelic germline BUB1 variants have been described in small number of individuals with CRC, exhibiting reduced expression levels and variegated aneuploidy in multiple tissues (cited PMID: 23747338) although the role of BUB1 is debated (cited PMIDs: 27713038, 29448935). Based on the discussion, complete loss of BUB1 activity is presumed to be embryonically lethal based on the mouse study (PMID: 19772675) and reduced BUB1 expression associated with spontaneous miscarriages (cited PMID: 20643875, to my understanding in this study mRNA levels remained relatively constant despite reduced Bub1 protein levels, mRNA RT-PCR followed by sequencing revealed only 2 synonymous BUB1 variants). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1562 | PABPC1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PABPC1 was added gene: PABPC1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: PABPC1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: PABPC1 were set to 35511136 Phenotypes for gene: PABPC1 were set to Global developmental delay; Expressive language delay; Intellectual disability; Behavioral abnormality; Seizures Penetrance for gene: PABPC1 were set to unknown Review for gene: PABPC1 was set to AMBER Added comment: Wegler et al (2022 - PMID: 35511136) describe the phenotype of 4 individuals with de novo variants in the PABP domain of PABPC1. Overlapping features included DD (4/4) with weak expressive language (4/4), learning disability/borderline intellectual functioning (in 2) to more severe ID (in 2 others), treatable/self-limiting seizures (in 3 for whom this information was available) as well as variable behavioral issues (impaired social skills, concentration/sleeping problems, ADHD, anxiety or autism). Other features involved feeding difficulties (3/4), hearing impairment (in 2/3) or variable other phenotypes. Contribution of de novo variants found in other genes was thought possible. All 4 were investigated by trio exome sequencing following negative previous routine diagnostic work-up. WES revealed heterozygous de novo PABPC1 variants, 3 of which were missense SNVs (c.1687G>A/p.Gly563Ser, c.1691A>C/p.Glu564Gly, c.1709T>C/p.Ile570Thr using NM_002568.3) and a fourth an in-frame deletion (c.1664_1666del/p.Pro555del). Additional de novo variants were reported in 3 cases (IGF2R missense SNV, htz KDM5B stopgain, RBBP4 - the latter not associated with any phenotype to date). PABPC1 encodes Polyadenylate-binding protein, cytoplasmic, 1 which as the authors summarize has an important role overall in regulation of gene expression (poly(A) tail length, mRNA formation, export of processed mRNAs to cytoplasm, translation initiation promotion and termination, mRNA stability, NMD). Translation is regulated by Polyadenylate-binding protein–interacting proteins (PAIPs) which control PABP activity. PAIP2 in particular, which is highly expressed in CNS, is known to inhibit translation via binding to the PABP domain of PABPC1 and is thought to play an important role through transcriptional regulation for synaptic plasticity and memory. To evaluate plausibility as a DD gene the authors performed analyses using publicly available data, with PABPC1 ranking high in terms of protein-protein interaction (PPI) and co-expression with known DD genes. Variants were absent from gnomAD with in silico predictions in favour of a deleterious effect. While PABPC1 is intolerant to both missense and LoF variants (z-score 4.49, pLI of 1), occurrence of these 4 dn variants and their clustering in the PABP domain appeared to be of statistical significance (p=0.002 and p=2.8x10-8) rather than being explained by random occurrence. Structural modeling of variants suggested that all were in close spatial vicinity within the PABP domain, likely influencing PAIP2 binding. In HeLa cells the variants were shown not to affect subcellular localization (to the cytoplasm) compared to wt. In addition, there were no significant differences upon stress conditions under which the protein localizes to stress granules. In HeLa cells, co-immunoprecipitation assays using C-terminal HA tagged PABPC1, revealed that 3 variants (Gly563Ser, Glu564Gly, Ile570Thr) significantly reduced physical PABPC1-PAIP2 interaction compared with wt, which was also observed though to a not significant extent for Pro555del. (Other variants from literature also studied as discussed below). Pabpc1 is highly expressed in all regions of the developing mouse brain with remarkable decrease after birth, suggesting a critical role in prenatal brain development. Through electroporation with Pabpc1-directed shRNA the authors provided evidence that Pabpc1 LoF results in abnormal neural progenitor cell proliferation with rescue experiments using human WT or missense variants (Gly563Ser, Glu564Gly, Ile570Thr) showing that only the WT could rescue the proliferation phenotype. Overall a model whereby weakened PABPC1-PAIP2 interaction, leading to dysregulation to gene expression homeostasis and interference with proliferation of neural progenitors and the later to the NDD phenotype is proposed. Given previous reports in the literature for de novo PABPC1 variants, namely Lys138Glu, Asp204Val, Arg481His, Pro456Leu the authors noted that the phenotypes reported in the respective individuals were rather explained by other variants (16p11.2 dup, ARID1A dn, TBL1XR1 dn variants). These PABPC1 variants do not lie in the PABP domain, have lower in silico pathogenicity scores (MPC/CADD), with structural modelling suggestive of no significant effect. Importantly, upon co-immunoprecipitation studies with PAIP2 which were here performed, these variants had no effect. Pathogenicity of these variants - not located within the PABP domain - through another mechanism cannot be however ruled out. (PMIDs cited, though not reviewed based on this discussion: De Rubeis et al, 2014 - PMID: 25363760, Guo et al, 2019 - PMID: 30504930, Kaplanis et al, 2020 - PMID: 33057194). Currently there is no PABPC1-related phenotype in other databases (incl. OMIM, G2P, SysID, PanelApp Australia). Consider inclusion in the gene panels for ID and epilepsy with amber / green rating (DD with or without ID in >= 3 individuals/families/variants – also the case for seizures, role of the gene, statistical evidence for the gene/occurrence and clustering of variants, functional studies with strong evidence for at least 3 variants || learning difficulties/borderline intellectual functioning in 2 affected individuals, phenotype in few might be "blended" due to additional de novo variants). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1562 | CTR9 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CTR9 was added gene: CTR9 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: CTR9 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: CTR9 were set to 35499524; 2815719; 25363760; 27479843; 25099282; 29292210 Phenotypes for gene: CTR9 were set to Delayed speech and language development; Motor delay; Intellectual disability; Behavioral abnormality; Autistic behavior; Failure to thrive; Feeding difficulties; Abnormality of the cardiovascular system Penetrance for gene: CTR9 were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: CTR9 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: CTR9 was set to AMBER Added comment: Meuwissen, Verstraeten, Ranza et al (2022 - PMID: 35499524) describe the phenotype of 13 unrelated individuals harboring heterozygous - predominantly de novo - CTR9 missense variants. Overlapping features included delayed speech and/or motor development (each in 9 cases) with the latter complicated by hypotonia or hyperlaxity in some cases. Balance or coordination problems were also reported in some. Variable degrees of ID ranging from mild to severe were observed in all individuals of relevant age except for 3 who however experienced impairment in other domains and/or learning difficulties (8/11 - 2 individuals were too young for evaluation). Few had evidence of regression. Other features included behavioral abnormalities (incl. ASD in 4), FTT/feeding problems (in 5), cardiovascular findings (in 4 - incl. infantile thoracic aortic aneurysm, VSD, pulm. valve stenosis, SVAS). The authors reported variable/nonspecific dysmorphic features. WES revealed heterozygous CTR9 missense variants in all cases (NM_014633.5 as RefSeq). The variants occurred de novo in most (11/13) individuals with a one proband having inherited the variant from his affected parent. For one case, a single parental sample was available. Most SNVs were absent from gnomAD with the exception of c.1364A>G/p.Asn455Ser and c.2633G>A/p.Arg878Gln present once in the database (Z-score for CTR9: 4.3 / pLI : 1). The variants affected highly conserved residues with in silico predictions mostly in favor of a deleterious effect. CTR9 encodes a subunit of the PAF1 complex (PAF1C) with the other subunits encoded by PAF1, LEO1, CDC73, RTF1 and WDR61/SKI8. The complex acts as a transcriptional regulator with CTR9 binding RNA polymerase II. The complex influences gene expression by promoting H2BK123 ubiquitylation, H3K4 and H3K36 methylation. In yeast, Paf1 and Ctr9 appear to mediate involvement of Paf1C in induction of mitophagy (several Refs provided). In silico modeling: a group of N-terminal variants likely destabilize structure, another group possibly perturbs CTR9-PAF1 interactions and a 3rd class influences interactions with other subunits. p.Glu15Lys did not appear to influence protein stability. Functional studies: H3K4/H3K36 methylation analysis, mitochondrial quality assessment and RNA-seq studies in fibroblasts did not provide conclusive evidence for downstream consequences of the variants (albeit a brain-specific effect - as demonstrated for other disorders – cannot be excluded). Animal models: In zebrafish, the Paf1C complex has been shown to play a role in cardiac specification and heart morphogenesis with ctr9 mutants showing severe defects in morphogenesis of primitive heart tube (cited PMID: 21338598). This supports a role of the CTR9 variants in the cardiac abnormalities observed in 4 individuals. Although Paf1C zebrafish homologues are required for Notch-regulated transcription (cited PMID: 17721442), there was no supporting evidence from RNA-seq analyses performed by the authors. In Drosophila, Ctr9 has a key role at multiple stages of nervous system development in Drosophila (cited PMID: 27520958). In rat, Ctr9 is expressed in dopaminergic neurons, with its expression not restricted to the nucleus, regulating dopamine transporter activity (cited PMID: 26048990). As commented, de novo CTR9 variants have been identified in indivdiduals with developmental disorders in larger cohorts, though without phenotypic details (DDD study - PMID:2815719, De Rubeis et al, 2014 - PMID: 25363760, Lelieveld et al PMID: 27479843) [ https://denovo-db.gs.washington.edu/denovo-db/QueryVariantServlet?searchBy=Gene&target=CTR9 ] Two previous studies (Hanks et al, 2014 - PMID: 25099282, Martins et al 2018, PMID: 29292210) have identified individuals with pLoF variants [in almost all cases leading to skipping of ex9 e.g. NM_014633.4:c.958-9A>G or (RefSeq not provided) c.1194+2T>C, c.1194+3A>C, the single exception being c.106C>T/p.Q36*] in individuals and families with Wilms tumor after exclusion of other genetic causes. Analyses of tumor samples revealed in several of these cases either LOH (most commonly) or truncating variants as second hits. These individuals did not display neurodevelopmental phenotypes (despite detailed clinical information provided in the 2 studies). CTR9 is included in the gene panels for WT and Tumor predisposition - childhood onset with green rating. [In addition few individuals with hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome due to heterozygous variants in CDC73 - another subunit of the PAF1 complex - have been reported with WT]. Given these reports, commenting on the embryonic lethality of Ctr9 homozygous ko mice (MGI) and the observation of only missense variants in their cohort Meuwissen, Verstraeten, Ranza et al presume that a dominant-negative effect may apply for the variants they report. Consider inclusion in the current panel with amber (variant effect/underlying mechanism unknown) or green rating (>3 individuals/families/variants, multiple reports, some supporting evidence from animal models). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1561 | CDK9 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: There are 4 studies reporting on the phenotype associated with biallelic CDK9 pathogenic variants. DD and ID are part of the phenotype which appears to be relatively consistent. CDK9 encodes Cyclin-dependent kinase 9. There are 4 missense variants reported to date - one of which recurrent (NM_001261.3:c.673C>T / p.Arg225Cys) - with studies for 3 variants suggesting a LoF effect (loss of kinase activity) [Ref4]. Animal models also provide some supporting evidence [discussed Ref4]. Consider inclusion in the current panel (probably with green rating) as well as other possibly relevant ones. Details provided below. [1]----- Shaheen et al (2016 - PMID: 26633546) studied patients with apparently novel phenotypes with positive family history consistent with AR inheritance mode due to consanguinity. After autozygome analysis the authors determined the shared autozygome (ROH >1 Mb / Axiom SNP Chip) in families with multiple affected individuals. This analysis was followed by whole exome/genome sequencing. Using this approach, they managed to map the phenotype of interest to a single novel locus in some families, which was also the case in a large consanguineous family with 2 similarly affected cousins (11DG0424, 11DG1630). Within a 20 Mb region of homozygosity, followed by WES in a single affected individual and Sanger confirmation with compatible segregation studies in parents and 10 unaffected sibs, the authors identified a homozygous CDK9 missense SNV (NM_001261.3:c.673C>T / p.Arg225Cys) responsible for this phenotype. In silico predictions were concordant in favor of a deleterious effect. Features (detailed in the suppl.) included global DD (2/2), severe ID (1/1), cerebral and (mild) cerebellar atrophy (2/2), microcephaly (2/2), ocular anomalies (2/2, coloboma in 2/2, congenital cataract 2/2, etc), heart defects (2/2, PDA in both, ASD), variable genitourinary anomalies (2/2 incl. hydronephrosis, VUR reflux/recurrent UTIs, kidney atrophy, abn. genitalia in 1), abnormalities of the limbs (2/2, bilateral talipes equinovarus : 2/2) or the skeleton (1/2 - butterfly vertebrae). One was reported to have some degree of growth delay (<10th centile for length, <5th for weight and OFC). There was no hearing defect reported (large ears in 1/2). Overall, the authors used the term CHARGE-like phenotype. [2]----- Maddirevula et al (2019 - PMID: 30237576) performed autozygome and exome analysis of individuals with suspected Mendelian disorders. They reported 3 individuals (18DG0161, 18DG0162, 18DG0165) born to 3 different consanguineous families (information in fig2) from Qatar, homozygous for CDK9 p.Arg225Cys. All presented a CHARGE-like phenotype with features ophtalmologic findings (3/3 - abnormal ERG in one, congenital cataracts the other, visual impairment in the 3rd, though NO evidence of coloboma in at least two), heart defect (2/3 had VSD), choanal atresia (3/3), retarded growth/FTT (1/3) or global DD (3/3 - in suppl. table 1), (genito)urinary anomalies (1/3 - dysplastic atrophic kidney) or ear anomalies (3/3 - preauricular tags 2/3, bilateral deafness 1/3, bilat.ossicular anomalies 1/3). Other features incl. epilepsy (2/3), brain MRI abnormalities (2/3), facial asymmetry in one, vertebral segmentation defect in 1/3. [3]----- Hu et al (2019 - PMID: 29302074) performed WES/WGS in 404 consanguineous families from Iran, having 2 or more offspring with ID. In this context they reported 2 females and a male (III:1,4,3 belonging to fam. M9100018 - details in suppl. text) born to first cousin parents from Iran. Features included DD (3/3 - walking at 3y, words at 4y), moderate ID (3/3 - WAIS-IV IQ of 40-43), short stature (3/3 below 3rd %le). Vision and hearing were normal. All three were homozygous for a missense SNV (NM_001261:c.280C>T, p.Arg94Cys) which was ultrarare in ExAC, with severa in silico tools in favor of a deleterious effect. The authors commented that CDK9 is the catalytic core of transcription elongation factor p-TEFb essential for transcription elongation of numerous genes, Cdk9/Cyclin T1 complex may participate in neuronal differentiation, CDK9-cyclinK in maintenance of genomic integrity, with the protein encoded also interacted with AF4/FMR2. In addition the gene was commented to have ubiquitous expression with high protein expression in glial and neuronal cells of the cortex (based on Uniprot and Human Protein Atlas). [4]----- Nishina et al (2021 - PMID: 33640901) described an 8 y.o. male with facial asymmetry, ear/hearing anomalies (microtia, preauricular tags, bilateral hearing loss), ocular/vision anomalies (blepharophimosis, lacrimal obstruction, eyelid dermoids, duane-like anomaly, congenital cataracts, retinal dystrophy), cleft lip and palate, abnormalities of the limbs (finger contractures with associated absence of creases, cutaneous syndactyly, etc). Other features included cardiac dysrhythmia and undescended testes. Development was delayed with associated ID (walking 3y, words 7y, at 10y: could count to 20, 4 word sentences). There was no evidence of coloboma or choanal atresia. Trio exome sequencing revealed that the child was compound htz for 2 missense SNVs (NM_001261.3:c.862G>A / p.Ala288Thr and c.907C>T /p.Arg303Cys) with Sanger confirmation. These were ultrarare/not present in gnomAD. Both lied in the protein kinase catalytic domain of CDK9, with high conservation across different species and in silico predictions in favor of deleterious effect. In vitro studies in HEK293 cells demonstrated that the kinase activity for both variants was significantly reduced compared to wt. Kinase activity was also reduced for the Arg225Cys variant (reported in Refs 1 & 2). The authors briefly discuss evidence from zebrafish (regulates larval morphogenesis incl. brain, heart, eye, blood vessels) and mouse models. In the latter complete LoF is lethal while heterozygous LoF is associated with abnormal morphology of heart, skin and epididymis (PMIDs cited by the authors : 27715402, 30100824). Sources: Literature; to: There are 4 studies reporting on the phenotype associated with biallelic CDK9 pathogenic variants. DD and ID are part of the phenotype which appears to be relatively consistent. CDK9 encodes Cyclin-dependent kinase 9. There are 4 missense variants reported to date - one of which recurrent (NM_001261.3:c.673C>T / p.Arg225Cys) - with studies for 3 variants suggesting a LoF effect (loss of kinase activity) [Ref4]. Animal models also provide some supporting evidence [discussed Ref4]. Consider inclusion in the current panel (probably with green rating) as well as other possibly relevant ones. Details provided below. [1]----- Shaheen et al (2016 - PMID: 26633546) studied patients with apparently novel phenotypes with positive family history consistent with AR inheritance due to consanguinity. Using autozygome analysis the authors determined the shared autozygome (ROH >1 Mb / Axiom SNP Chip) in families with multiple affected individuals. This analysis was followed by whole exome/genome sequencing. Using this approach, they managed to map the phenotype of interest to a single novel locus in some families, which was also the case in a large consanguineous family with 2 similarly affected cousins (11DG0424, 11DG1630). Within a 20 Mb region of homozygosity, followed by WES in a single affected individual and Sanger confirmation with compatible segregation studies in parents and 10 unaffected sibs, the authors identified a homozygous CDK9 missense SNV (NM_001261.3:c.673C>T / p.Arg225Cys) responsible for this phenotype. In silico predictions were concordant in favor of a deleterious effect. Features (detailed in the suppl.) included global DD (2/2), severe ID (1/1), cerebral and (mild) cerebellar atrophy (2/2), microcephaly (2/2), ocular anomalies (2/2, coloboma in 2/2, congenital cataract 2/2, etc), heart defects (2/2, PDA in both, ASD), variable genitourinary anomalies (2/2 incl. hydronephrosis, VUR/recurrent UTIs, kidney atrophy, abn. genitalia in 1), abnormalities of the limbs (2/2, bilateral talipes equinovarus : 2/2) or the skeleton (1/2 - butterfly vertebrae). One was reported to have some degree of growth delay (<10th centile for length, <5th for weight and OFC). There was no hearing defect reported (large ears in one case). Overall, the authors used the term CHARGE-like for this phenotype. [2]----- Maddirevula et al (2019 - PMID: 30237576) performed autozygome and exome analysis of individuals with suspected Mendelian disorders. They reported 3 individuals (18DG0161, 18DG0162, 18DG0165) born to 3 different consanguineous families (information in fig2) from Qatar, homozygous for CDK9 p.Arg225Cys. All presented a CHARGE-like phenotype with ophthalmologic findings (3/3 - abnormal ERG in one, congenital cataracts the other, visual impairment in the 3rd, though NO evidence of coloboma in at least two of them), heart defect (2/3 with VSD), choanal atresia (3/3), retarded growth/FTT (1/3) or global DD (3/3 - in suppl. table 1), (genito)urinary anomalies (1/3 - dysplastic atrophic kidney) or ear anomalies (3/3 - preauricular tags in 2/3, bilateral deafness 1/3, bilateral ossicular anomalies 1/3). Other features incl. epilepsy (2/3), brain MRI abnormalities (2/3), facial asymmetry in one, vertebral segmentation defect in 1/3. [3]----- Hu et al (2019 - PMID: 29302074) performed WES/WGS in 404 consanguineous families from Iran, having 2 or more offspring with ID. In this context they reported 2 females and a male (III:1,4,3 belonging to fam. M9100018 | suppl. text) born to first cousin parents from Iran. Features included DD (3/3 - walking at 3y, words at 4y), moderate ID (3/3 - WAIS-IV IQ of 40-43), short stature (3/3 below 3rd %le). Vision and hearing were normal. All three were homozygous for a missense SNV (NM_001261:c.280C>T, p.Arg94Cys) which was ultrarare in ExAC, with several in silico tools in favor of a deleterious effect. The authors commented that CDK9 is the catalytic core of transcription elongation factor p-TEFb essential for transcription elongation of numerous genes, Cdk9/Cyclin T1 complex may participate in neuronal differentiation, CDK9-cyclinK in maintenance of genomic integrity, with the protein encoded also interacting with AF4/FMR2. In addition the gene was commented to have ubiquitous expression with high protein expression in glial and neuronal cells of the cortex (based on Uniprot and Human Protein Atlas). [4]----- Nishina et al (2021 - PMID: 33640901) described an 8 y.o. male with facial asymmetry, ear/hearing anomalies (microtia, preauricular tags, bilateral hearing loss), ocular/vision anomalies (blepharophimosis, lacrimal obstruction, eyelid dermoids, duane-like anomaly, congenital cataracts, retinal dystrophy), cleft lip and palate, abnormalities of the limbs (finger contractures with associated absence of creases, cutaneous syndactyly, etc). Other features included cardiac dysrhythmia and undescended testes. Development was delayed with ID (walking 3y, words 7y, at 10y: could count to 20, 4 word sentences). There was no evidence of coloboma or choanal atresia. Trio exome revealed that the child was compound htz for 2 missense SNVs (NM_001261.3:c.862G>A / p.Ala288Thr and c.907C>T /p.Arg303Cys) with Sanger confirmation. These were ultrarare/not present in gnomAD. Both lied in the protein kinase catalytic domain of CDK9, with high conservation across different species and in silico predictions in favor of deleterious effect. In vitro studies in HEK293 cells demonstrated that the kinase activity for both variants was significantly reduced compared to wt. Kinase activity was also reduced for the Arg225Cys variant (reported in Refs 1 & 2). The authors briefly discuss evidence from zebrafish (regulates larval morphogenesis incl. brain, heart, eye, blood vessels) and mouse models. In the latter complete LoF is lethal while heterozygous LoF is associated with abnormal morphology of heart, skin and epididymis (PMIDs cited : 27715402, 30100824). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1561 | CDK9 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CDK9 was added gene: CDK9 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: CDK9 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: CDK9 were set to 26633546; 30237576; 29302074; 33640901 Phenotypes for gene: CDK9 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Abnormality of vision; Congenital cataract; Iris coloboma; Abnormal heart morphology; Choanal atresia; Abnormality of the ear; Preauricular skin tag; Hearing impairment; Abnormality of the genitourinary system; Abnormality of limbs; Abnormality of the vertebrae; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Seizures Penetrance for gene: CDK9 were set to Complete Review for gene: CDK9 was set to GREEN Added comment: There are 4 studies reporting on the phenotype associated with biallelic CDK9 pathogenic variants. DD and ID are part of the phenotype which appears to be relatively consistent. CDK9 encodes Cyclin-dependent kinase 9. There are 4 missense variants reported to date - one of which recurrent (NM_001261.3:c.673C>T / p.Arg225Cys) - with studies for 3 variants suggesting a LoF effect (loss of kinase activity) [Ref4]. Animal models also provide some supporting evidence [discussed Ref4]. Consider inclusion in the current panel (probably with green rating) as well as other possibly relevant ones. Details provided below. [1]----- Shaheen et al (2016 - PMID: 26633546) studied patients with apparently novel phenotypes with positive family history consistent with AR inheritance mode due to consanguinity. After autozygome analysis the authors determined the shared autozygome (ROH >1 Mb / Axiom SNP Chip) in families with multiple affected individuals. This analysis was followed by whole exome/genome sequencing. Using this approach, they managed to map the phenotype of interest to a single novel locus in some families, which was also the case in a large consanguineous family with 2 similarly affected cousins (11DG0424, 11DG1630). Within a 20 Mb region of homozygosity, followed by WES in a single affected individual and Sanger confirmation with compatible segregation studies in parents and 10 unaffected sibs, the authors identified a homozygous CDK9 missense SNV (NM_001261.3:c.673C>T / p.Arg225Cys) responsible for this phenotype. In silico predictions were concordant in favor of a deleterious effect. Features (detailed in the suppl.) included global DD (2/2), severe ID (1/1), cerebral and (mild) cerebellar atrophy (2/2), microcephaly (2/2), ocular anomalies (2/2, coloboma in 2/2, congenital cataract 2/2, etc), heart defects (2/2, PDA in both, ASD), variable genitourinary anomalies (2/2 incl. hydronephrosis, VUR reflux/recurrent UTIs, kidney atrophy, abn. genitalia in 1), abnormalities of the limbs (2/2, bilateral talipes equinovarus : 2/2) or the skeleton (1/2 - butterfly vertebrae). One was reported to have some degree of growth delay (<10th centile for length, <5th for weight and OFC). There was no hearing defect reported (large ears in 1/2). Overall, the authors used the term CHARGE-like phenotype. [2]----- Maddirevula et al (2019 - PMID: 30237576) performed autozygome and exome analysis of individuals with suspected Mendelian disorders. They reported 3 individuals (18DG0161, 18DG0162, 18DG0165) born to 3 different consanguineous families (information in fig2) from Qatar, homozygous for CDK9 p.Arg225Cys. All presented a CHARGE-like phenotype with features ophtalmologic findings (3/3 - abnormal ERG in one, congenital cataracts the other, visual impairment in the 3rd, though NO evidence of coloboma in at least two), heart defect (2/3 had VSD), choanal atresia (3/3), retarded growth/FTT (1/3) or global DD (3/3 - in suppl. table 1), (genito)urinary anomalies (1/3 - dysplastic atrophic kidney) or ear anomalies (3/3 - preauricular tags 2/3, bilateral deafness 1/3, bilat.ossicular anomalies 1/3). Other features incl. epilepsy (2/3), brain MRI abnormalities (2/3), facial asymmetry in one, vertebral segmentation defect in 1/3. [3]----- Hu et al (2019 - PMID: 29302074) performed WES/WGS in 404 consanguineous families from Iran, having 2 or more offspring with ID. In this context they reported 2 females and a male (III:1,4,3 belonging to fam. M9100018 - details in suppl. text) born to first cousin parents from Iran. Features included DD (3/3 - walking at 3y, words at 4y), moderate ID (3/3 - WAIS-IV IQ of 40-43), short stature (3/3 below 3rd %le). Vision and hearing were normal. All three were homozygous for a missense SNV (NM_001261:c.280C>T, p.Arg94Cys) which was ultrarare in ExAC, with severa in silico tools in favor of a deleterious effect. The authors commented that CDK9 is the catalytic core of transcription elongation factor p-TEFb essential for transcription elongation of numerous genes, Cdk9/Cyclin T1 complex may participate in neuronal differentiation, CDK9-cyclinK in maintenance of genomic integrity, with the protein encoded also interacted with AF4/FMR2. In addition the gene was commented to have ubiquitous expression with high protein expression in glial and neuronal cells of the cortex (based on Uniprot and Human Protein Atlas). [4]----- Nishina et al (2021 - PMID: 33640901) described an 8 y.o. male with facial asymmetry, ear/hearing anomalies (microtia, preauricular tags, bilateral hearing loss), ocular/vision anomalies (blepharophimosis, lacrimal obstruction, eyelid dermoids, duane-like anomaly, congenital cataracts, retinal dystrophy), cleft lip and palate, abnormalities of the limbs (finger contractures with associated absence of creases, cutaneous syndactyly, etc). Other features included cardiac dysrhythmia and undescended testes. Development was delayed with associated ID (walking 3y, words 7y, at 10y: could count to 20, 4 word sentences). There was no evidence of coloboma or choanal atresia. Trio exome sequencing revealed that the child was compound htz for 2 missense SNVs (NM_001261.3:c.862G>A / p.Ala288Thr and c.907C>T /p.Arg303Cys) with Sanger confirmation. These were ultrarare/not present in gnomAD. Both lied in the protein kinase catalytic domain of CDK9, with high conservation across different species and in silico predictions in favor of deleterious effect. In vitro studies in HEK293 cells demonstrated that the kinase activity for both variants was significantly reduced compared to wt. Kinase activity was also reduced for the Arg225Cys variant (reported in Refs 1 & 2). The authors briefly discuss evidence from zebrafish (regulates larval morphogenesis incl. brain, heart, eye, blood vessels) and mouse models. In the latter complete LoF is lethal while heterozygous LoF is associated with abnormal morphology of heart, skin and epididymis (PMIDs cited by the authors : 27715402, 30100824). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1558 | SLC35B2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: SLC35B2 was added gene: SLC35B2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SLC35B2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: SLC35B2 were set to 35325049 Phenotypes for gene: SLC35B2 were set to Abnormality of the skeletal system; Short long bone; Short stature; Abnormality of epiphysis morphology; Scoliosis; Multiple joint dislocation; Global develpmental delay; Intellectual disability; CNS hypomyelination; Abnormality of the corpus callosum; Cerebral atrophy; Abnormality of the amniotic fluid Penetrance for gene: SLC35B2 were set to Complete Review for gene: SLC35B2 was set to AMBER Added comment: 2 unrelated individuals with biallelic SLC35B2 variants have been reported. DD and ID were part of the phenotype. There is currently no associated phenotype in OMIM/G2P/SysID. The gene has amber rating in the leukodystrophies panel of PanelApp Australia. Consider inclusion in the current panel (or other possibly relevant ones eg. for skeletal disorders, short stature, white matter disorders, corpus callosum, etc) with amber rating. --- Guasto et al (2022 - PMID:35325049) report 2 unrelated individuals with biallelic SLC35B2 variants. SLC35B2 encodes solute carrier family 35 (3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate (PAPS) transporter), member B2. The protein is located in the Golgi membrane and serves as transporter of the activated nucleotide sulfate PAPS from the cytosol, where it is synthesized to the Golgi lumen. Another PAPS transporter is encoded by SLC35B3. In the Golgi apparatus PAPS serves as substrate of sulfotransferases for the addition sulfate to the covalently attached GAG chains of proteoglycans (PGs). The phenotype corresponded to a chondrodysplasia manifesting as severe pre- and postnatal growth retardation (height <-4 SD and -8 SD), early scoliosis, multiple joint dislocations (in one). There was severe DD affecting motor and expressive language development with associated ID. Brain imaging was suggestive of hypomyelinating leukodystrophy with thin corpus callosum and cerebral atrophy. One individual had a cleft palate in the context of Pierre Robin sequence. Both individuals were investigated with exome sequencing. The first individual - born to consanguineous parents - was homozygous for an in-frame del (NM_178148.3:c.1218_1220del, p.Leu407del) with Sanger sequencing confirming the variants, and heterozygosity in parents and 2 unaffected sibs. There was an initially identified hmz CUL7 variant (for 3M syndrome), which was not felt sufficient to explain the severity of the phenotype and notably ID. The 2nd proband was homozygous for a fs variant (c.1224_1225delAG / p.Arg408SerfsTer18 - leading to loss of the last 8 amino acids) occurring in the context of uniparental isodisomy [iUPD(6)] spanning the complete chr6 based on the exome data. Among the evidence presented for SLC35B2 and the variants : - SLC35B2 has high mRNA expression in fetal and adult mouse brain and other tissues. - Upon qPCR analysis of mRNA expression in human brain samples, the gene had expression across the brain (frontal lobe grey matter, subcortical frontal white matter/cerebellum). - High expression was shown upon analysis of mouse brain single cell RNA data (EMBL) in oligodendrocytes and microglial cells. - RT-PCR on mRNA from skin fibroblasts (both individuals) revealed significant decrease of SCL35B2 mRNA levels compared to controls. - Transfection of C-terminal c-myc tagged wt or mutant proteins in HEK293F cells, followed by western blotting did not reveal significant difference at the protein level. Wt SLC35B2 localized at the Golgi apparatus as suggested by colocalization with GM130 marker. The 2 variants however displayed only partial colocalization (/loss of localization specificity) with diffuse signal in the cell. - Chondroitin sulfate disaccharide sulfation was decreased upon HPLC disaccharide analysis in patient fibroblasts and bikunin (a circulating proteoglycan in blood) electrophoretic pattern in patient sera. - Disorders due to variants in genes implicated in proteoglycan biogenesis (e.g. XYLT1, B3GALT6, CHSY1) are associated with skeletal/connective tissue manifestations with DD/ID. - C-elegans model lacking pst-1 (SLC35B2 ortholog) provides support that the protein is required for migration, axonal guidance, and presynaptic development in a subset of neurons. - dsm-1 - the rat ortholog - is expressed in rat brain in D-serine and NMDA receptor rich regions. When expressed in Xenopus oocytes it accelerated the efflux of D-serine (a co-agonist for NMDA receptor). - Variants in other members of SLC superfamily (e.g. SLC17A5, SLC35A3, SLC29A3, SLC35A2) have been associated with brain-bone phenotypes. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1530 | MAN2C1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: MAN2C1 was added gene: MAN2C1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Other Mode of inheritance for gene: MAN2C1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: MAN2C1 were set to 35045343 Phenotypes for gene: MAN2C1 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Abnormality of the corpus callosum; Ventriculomegaly; Polymicrogyria; Abnormality of the face; Macrocephaly Penetrance for gene: MAN2C1 were set to unknown Review for gene: MAN2C1 was set to GREEN Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic MAN2C1 variants cause Congenital disorder of deglycosylation 2 (# 619775). Mild to moderate impairment of intellectual development is a feature in most patients as in the OMIM's clinical synopsis for this disorder. ---- Specifically, Maia et al (2022 - PMID: 35045343) report the clinical features based of 6 relevant individuals (4/6 aged 4-18years and 2/6 fetuses) from 4 families. These individuals had non-specific dysmorphic features (micro/retrognathia being the most common in 5/6), different congenital anomalies, variable degrees of ID (3/4), as well as brain MRI abnormalities (PMG in 3/6 from 3 fam, ventriculomegaly in 3/6 from 2 fam, callosal anomalies in 4/6 from 3 fam, cerebellar hypoplasia 2/6 - 2 fam, vermis hypoplasia 4/6 - 3 fam etc). Macrocephaly was reported for 2/6 individuals (2 fam). While ID was observed in 3/4 individuals of relevant age (mild in 1/4, moderate in 1/4, unk in 1/4), delayed motor and language development was reported for all (4/4). All individuals harbored biallelic MAN2C1 variants following exome sequencing (previous investigations not reported), and Sanger sequencing was used for validation and segregation (parents/sibs). There were no putative pathogenic variants in known disease genes. MAN2C1 encodes mannosidase, alpha, class 2c, member 1, an enzyme playing a role in deglycosylation of free oligosaccharides (fOSs). The latter are generated and released in the cytoplasm or the ER lumen during N-glycosylation of proteins. fOSs are generated from two different pathways (ERAD and LLO) with a defect in an enzyme of the NGLY1 already described to cause a NDD due to defect of deglycosylation. In a later step oligossaccharides are trimmed by the action of ENGase to form fOS containing one GlcNAc (N-Acetylglucosamine) residue (fOSGn1) at the reducing end. Processing of these fOSs by the cytosolic α-mannosidase (MAN2C1) converts Man7-9Gn1 to Man5Gn1 subsequently transported to lysosomes for degradation. Variants incl. 3 missense SNVs incl. c.2612G>C/p.Cys871Ser, c.2303G>A/p.Arg768Gln, c.607G>A/p.Gly203Arg, one splice variant (c.601-2A>G/p.Gly201Profs*10) and one indel (c.2733_2734del/p.His911Glnfs*67). [RefSeq NM_006715.3] Most were present in gnomAD with low AF ranging from 0.013% to 0.11% while c.2303G>A/p.Arg768 has an AF of 0.33% with 5 homozygotes(*) in the database. Conservation and in silico predictions supported their effect. For the variant affecting the splicing acceptor site (c.601-2A>G) studies in patient fibroblasts confirmed skipping of ex6. Fibroblasts from 2 sibs cmp htz for Arg768Gln and c.601-2A>G (Gly201Profs*10) were studied for protein levels, demonstrating 90% reduction in the amount of MAN2C1. There was no truncated protein observed upon immunoblot. Protein abundance was not affected in fibroblasts from the individual who was homozygous for Gly203Arg. Mannosidase activities were studied upon overexpression in a HEK293 model, with Gly203Arg presenting similar activity to WT and Arg768Gln exhibiting only a tiny residual activity. Cys871Ser showed increased activity compared to WT. Using fibroblasts from controls and the same individuals as above, the authors showed that pathogenic MAN2C1 variants caused defects in fOS processing (delayed processing of high oligomannose species, reduced production of M5Gn1 with M8 and M9Gn1/2 species remaining at high levels) supporting a total/partial loss of mannosidase activity for Arg768Gln and Gly203Arg. In MAN2C1-KO HAP1 cell lines, M7-M9Gn1 species accumulated while M5Gn1 - the product of MAN2C1 - were absent. Complementation of KO HAP1 cells with Gly203Arg, Arg768Gln and Cys871Ser suggested impaired fOS processing for Gly203Arg and Arg768Gln (with significant amounts of M7-M9Gn1 species). Cells complemented with Cys871Ser did not exhibit fOS processing defects. The authors speculate that Cys871Ser could affect a non-mannosidase function of the enzyme relevant to brain development or that it might lead to abnormal inter-subunit interactions or tetramer formation. Finally, Maia et al summarize findings in previously described Man2c1-KO mice (cited PMID: 24550399). These appeared normal, did not exhibit differences in growth or lifespan and did not present behavioral alterations. Man2c1-KO mice had CNS involvement with histological analyses in favor of neuronal and glial degeneration with multiple vacuoles in deep neocortical layers and telencephalic white matter tracts. Vacuolization was not observed upon brain histology for the 2 fetuses studied which Maia et al speculate may occur at a later stage. In KO mice there was considerable accumulation of Man8–9GlcNAc oligosaccharides. ---- G2P includes MAN2C1 in it's DD panel (confidence: strong, MAN2C1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder with cerebral malformations). In PanelApp Australia, this gene is rated green in the ID, polymicrogyria, cerebellar hypoplasia and fetal anomalies gene panels. Consider inclusion in the current panel with green (3 individuals/families/variants, role of the gene, NDD phenotype also reported for NGLY1-related disorder of deglycosylation, variant studies) or amber rating (ID not a universal feature, still DD observed in all affected individuals). Please consider adding this gene in other relevant panels (as in PanelApp Australia, also for corpus callosum abnormalities, metabolic disorders, etc). Sources: Literature, Other |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1525 | CACNA2D1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CACNA2D1 was added gene: CACNA2D1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Other Mode of inheritance for gene: CACNA2D1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: CACNA2D1 were set to 35293990; 28097321 Phenotypes for gene: CACNA2D1 were set to Abnormal muscle tone; Feeding difficulties; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Microcephaly; Abnormality of the corpus callosum; Cerebral atrophy; Abnormality of movement; Cortical visual impairment; Pain insensitivity Penetrance for gene: CACNA2D1 were set to Complete Review for gene: CACNA2D1 was set to GREEN Added comment: Consider inclusion in the current panel with green rating. Recent report of 2 unrelated individuals with DEE due to biallelic CACNA2D1 variants. Both referred to neurology/genetics for hypotonia/severe DD prior to onset of seizures. One further individual with hypotonia and severe ID (seizures not discussed, age unknown). Gene with established role, encoding α2δ-1 subunit of Cav channels. Studies for the variants support loss-of-function as the underlying effect. Eventual contribution of monoallelic variants to NDD-phenotypes discussed (and put in question) in Ref [1] below. There is currently no phenotype for CACNA2D1 in OMIM/G2P. In SysID this gene is listed among the candidates for ID, based on a previous report. CACNA2D1 is not currently included in the ID/epilepsy panels in PanelApp Australia. See also relevant review in epilepsy panel (Dr. H. Lord). Please consider also inclusion in other panels (e.g. microcephaly, corpus callosum, movement disorders, etc). [1] ---- Dahimene et al (2022 - PMID: 35293990) describe the phenotype of 2 unrelated individuals with biallelic CACNA2D1 variants. Overall, the phenotype corresponded to an early-onset DEE, characterized by abnormal muscle tone (axial hypotonia 2/2 with spasticity in extremities in 2/2), feeding difficulties (2/2), profound DD and ID (2/2), microcephaly (2/2 - approx. -2 SD in both), seizures (2/2 - 1st : onset 9m with absences and later generalized seizures, 2nd : onset 11m with hemi-clonic seizures and atypical absences). Other features included cortical visual impairment (2/2) and movement disorder (incl. choreiform movements 2/2, orofacial dyskinesia 2/2 and dystonic episodes 1/2). Brain MRI revealed corpus callosum anomalies (2/2) and cerebral atrophy (2/2). Both had echocardiography (abnormal in 1/2 - tiny PFO) and electrocardiography which was normal. Both exhibited insensibility to pain. Presentation is relevant to the current panel as first symptoms in the first 3 months with severe hypotonia and poor head control (2/2) with evaluation in neurology/genetics preceding onset of seizures in both. Trio ES was performed for both individuals and their (healthy) parents and revealed homozygosity for a fs variant in the first [NM_000722.3:c.818_822dup / p.(Ser275Asnfs*13)] and compound htz for a fs and a missense variant [c.13_23dup / p.(Leu9Alafs*5) and c.626G>A / p.(Gly209Asp)] in the second affected individual, respectively. Eventual additional variants were not discussed. Previous investigations are only provided for the 2nd and were all normal (karyotype, CMA, 15q methylation, epilepsy/neurometabolic gene panels). Voltage-gated calcium channels are heteromultimers comprising different subunits incl. an alpha-1 (α1), α2δ (alpha-2/delta), beta (β) and gamma (γ). CACNA2D1 is one of the 4 genes (CACNA2D1-4) encoding the alpha-2/delta subunit. Its product is post-translationally processed into 2 peptides, an alpha-2 and a delta subunit, held by a disulfide bond. Biallelic variants in CACNA2D2 - also encoding an alpha-2/delta subunit - cause cerebellar atrophy with seizures and variable developmental delay (# 618501). Variant studies support loss-of-function effect for the studied variants, notably by NMD for the fs one, and severe impairment of the Cav2 channel function for the missense one : - CACNA2D1 mRNA was reduced to 6-9% compared with control in fibroblasts from the 1st individual. mRNA levels for the 2nd subject were similar to control. - Quantification of the protein in whole-cell lysates from fibroblasts revealed lower α2δ levels compared to control (10-12% and 31-38% applying to the 1st and 2nd individual). - CACNA2D3 mRNA levels in fibroblasts from the 2nd patient were 2-7x higher compared to the 1st or controls suggesting a possible compensatory effect. CACNA2D2/4 mRNA levels were too low for quantification. - Gly209 lies within the gabapentin and amino-acid binding pocket and this residue is invariable in CACNA2D1/CACNA2D2 in all vertebrates and paralogs. - Transfection of tsA-201 cells with either WT or G209D HA-tagged α2δ revealed reduced cell surface expression for this missense variant (~80, for biotinylated form ~86%). - In tsA-201 cells transfected with HA-tagged Cav2.2/β1b and either α2δ-1-WT, no α2δ-1 or α2δ-1-G209D, WT resulted in increased 13x currents with no increase applying to G209D (or in absence of α2δ). Plasma membrane expression of double (GFP/HA) tagged Cav2.2 was increased upon co-expression with WT α2δ-1 which was not the case for α2δ-1-G209D. - In hippocampal neurons, double (GFP/HA)-tagged Cav2.2 could not be detected at the cell surface in the presence of α2δ-1-G209D (or no α2δ) in contrast with strong expression in presence of α2δ-1-WT. α2δ-1-G209D did not promote trafficking of Cav2.2 into hippocampal neurites, as indicated by reduced signals for both HA and GFP (for cell surface and total Cav2.2 respectively). - Co-expression of double (GFP/HA) tagged Cav2.2 with β1b and either HA-α2δ-1-WT or HA-α2δ-1-G209D in tsA-201 cells, revealed reduced complex formation of G209D with Cav2.2 Co-immunoprecipitated HA-α2δ-1-G209D had higher molecular weight compared to HA-α2δ-1-WT which suggests that α2δ-1-G209D remains as the uncleaved immature form (probably in the ER). Mouse model (several Refs in text): Mild cardiac phenotype and reduced ventricular myocyte Ca current density was observed in hmz ko mice. Similarly to the insensibility to pain human phenotype, mice had delayed neuropathic pain-related responses. Overexpression of a2δ-1 resulted in epileptiform EEG and behavioral arrest, overall supporting a critical role of α2δ-1 for mouse brain. The authors underscore that the parents of both patients (htz carriers) were healthy and review previous literature for association of monoallelic variants with epilepsy, ID and arrhythmogenic disorders (in suppl.) [Refs not here reviewed]. As for the NDD phenotype, CACNA2D1 is within a previously defined small region of overlap for 7q21.11 microdeletions associated with ID+/-epilepsy. The same study did not reveal de novo SNVs in any of the 3 contained genes within this SRO (HGF, CACNA2D1, PCLO) in 4293 patients with NDD [cited PMID: 28240412]. A frameshift variant (c.2625del) was identified in a 13-yo girl with infantile spasms and normal intelligence [cited PMID: 25877686]. A 1-bp insertion (c.659-2_659-1insT / not studied at the mRNA level) was identified in another 14-yo female with ID and epilepsy [cited PMID: 34356170]. The authors state that the phenotype (/differences) of these individuals as well as presence of pLoF CACNA2D1 variants in gnomAD [still pLI of 1] put in question pathogenicity of monoallelic variants for these phenotypes. The role of heterozygous missense variants described in relation to arrhythmogenic disorders is also discussed extensively (some downgraded to LB/VUS, others having a relatively high MAF and presence of 1-2 homozygotes in gnomAD). [2] ---- In an article cited by SysID for CACNA2D1 (2017 - PMID: 28097321), Reuter et al studied with WES and autozygosity mapping individuals with NDD belonging to consanguineous families. As in eTables1/3, a male - single affected individual born to consanguineous parents from Turkey (MR150) - was investigated by singleton ES. This individual was homozygous for a missense CACNA2D1 SNV [NM_000722.2:c.1514C>T;p.(Thr505Ile)]. Prior investigations are unavailable (although individuals with previously known P/LP CNVs were excluded). The phenotype - briefly reported - included hypotonia, severe ID, stereotypic behaviors, inguinal hernia and omphalocele. Presence of seizures was not commented on. The age of this individual was not reported. Sources: Literature, Other |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1520 | PAN2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PAN2 was added gene: PAN2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: PAN2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: PAN2 were set to 29620724; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41431-022-01077-y Phenotypes for gene: PAN2 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Sensorineural hearing impairment; Abnormality of the genitourinary system; Abnormality of the cardiovascular system; Abnormality of blood and blood-forming tissues; EEG abnormality; Seizures; Anorectal anomaly; Abnormality of the skeletal system; Abnormality of the eye; Abnormality of head or neck Penetrance for gene: PAN2 were set to Complete Review for gene: PAN2 was set to AMBER Added comment: 1. Maddirevula et al (2018 - PMID: 29620724) first reported on the phenotype associated with biallelic pathogenic variants in PAN2. This concerned a male (15DG2222) born to consanguineous parents and exhibiting MCA, dysmorphic features and global DD (age of 34 m). Features incl. imperforate anus, metopic craniosynostosis, scoliosis, CHD (PFO, PDA, VSD), renal anomalies (duplicated collecting system) and abnormalities of the eye (posterior embryotoxon, maculopathy). As the other 411 individuals from the cohort, the child had 1st-tier testing genetic testing using a dysmorphology/skeletal dysplasia panel of 296 genes. Subsequent autozygome analysis (Axiom genotyping platform) was used to identify ROH (authors state "segregating within the family", in pedigree the proband was the single affected person and single child). WES revealed a PAN2 indel. [NM_001166279.1:c.3162delC / p.(Ser1055Profs*4)]. There were no additional studies. Role of PAN2 and animal models discussed as below. --- 2. Reuter et al. (2022 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41431-022-01077-y) describe the phenotype of 5 additional individuals - from 3 unrelated families (2 consanguineous) - harboring biallelic PAN2 variants. The authors review the phenotype of the previously described case. Features included DD (6/6), ID (4/5 with relevant age in the mild-moderate range, 1/5 had borderline IF), sensorineural hearing loss (5/6) and incompletely penetrant congenital anomalies of the heart (4/6 - TOF, septal defects, Ao root dilat), urinary malformations (4/6 - hypoplasia/agenesis, anovesical fistula), ophthalmological anomalies (2/6 - Rieger, posterior embryotoxon, etc). EEG anomalies or seizures were noted in 4/6. Craniofacial feat. in >=2/6 included cleft palate/bifid uvula, ptosis, hypertelorism, abn. of the nose, low-set ears, short neck. There was no comprehensive evaluation for skeletal dysplasia despite short stature/skeletal anomalies in multiple individuals. Hematological anomalies were reported in 2, possibly explained by another concurrent diagnosis (of GSD) in one individual. WGS was performed for 1 individual, and WES for 4 members of the 2nd family and the proband in the 3rd. ROH identified in all 3 families (1 non-consanguineous but from the same region of Italy) are mentioned in the suppl. Sanger sequencing for parents and affected/unaffected sibs was mentioned for the 2 families with solo WGS/WES. One individual had a dual - previously established - diagnosis (of SLC37A4-related GSD) not related to his NDD. There were no other candidate variants except for VUS or variants in 'genes of uncertain significance'. The majority of mammalian mature mRNAs have polyA tails, added during RNA processing. PAN2 encodes a subunit of the Pan2-Pan3 deadenylation complex which shortens mRNA 3' polyA tails, regulating mRNA stability/translation efficiency. Specifically Pan2 is the catalytic subunit, while the interaction with Pan3 mediates efficient mRNA binding. Deadenylation in cytoplasm is mostly carried out by the Pan2-Pan3 or Ccr4-Not compexes. While perturbations of mRNA metabolism/decay are established causes of NDD and ID. In particular, monoallelic variants in genes of Ccr4-Not complex (inc. CNOT1/2/3) already causative of NDDs. All affected individuals were homozygous for pLoF PAN2 variants, namely (NM_001166279.2): c.2335G>T / p.(Glu779*) [Fam1], c.3408dupT / p.(Glu1137*) [Fam2], c.574-2A>G / p.? [Fam3]. Variants were absent from gnomAD (where PAN2 has a pLI:0.94, o/e:0.19). There were no variant studies performed. The splicing variant is predicted in silico to abolish the splice-acceptor site, with in-frame skippling of ex5 which codes a repeat within the WD40 domain. Previous studies in yeast have shown that this domain is important for sensing the length of the polyA tail, with absence of this domain resulting in impaired deadenylation of 90A tails (similarly to complete Pan2 del) [cited PMID: 31104843]. Overall PAN2 loss-of-function is thought to be the underlying disease mechanism. Partial functional redundancy of Pan2/Pan3 (initiation of deadenylation) and Ccr4-Not complexes (further shortening of polyA) is speculated to mitigate consequences of PAN2 LoF in humans. In yeast Pan2Δ, Ccr4Δ and Pan2Δ/Ccr4Δ have been studied with more severe phenotypes in double mutants where ability to shorten mRNA polyA tails was abolished [cited PMID:11239395]. In yeast extracts lacking Pan2p and Pan3p, transcripts were polyadenylated to >90-200 adenosines [cited PMID: 9774670] Mouse mutants (MGI:1918984) had increased heart weight, increased eosinophil cell number while homozygosity for a stopgain allele (by ENU mutagenesis) was shown to result in embyonic lethality. Finally, given the presence of thrombocytopenia and anemia in 3 individuals (2 families) as well as the link between mRNA deadenylation and telomere disease, telomere length analyses from WGS data were performed (TelSeq/Expansion Hunter dn), but there was no evidence for telomeric shortening. --- Currently, there is no PAN2-related phenotype in OMIM/G2P/SysID/PanelApp Australia. --- Consider inclusion in the ID panel with amber rating [>3 individuals/families/variants, though variant studies not performed (NMD/splicing) and authors of 2nd study recognize possibility of additional/concurrent diagnoses in individuals from consanguineous families, possibility of missed dn variants due to singleton WGS/WES in 2 fam. Also the presumed deadenylation defect not studied to date]. Please consider adding this gene to other panels - eg. for sens. hearing loss (5/6 - 3 fam), urinary tract anomalies (4/6 - 4 fam), congenital (4/6 - 3fam), anorectal malformations (2/6 - 2 families, incl. fistula or imperforate anus), clefting (2/6 - 1 fam), hematological disorders, etc. For the time being, not added in epilepsy panel as some individuals had only EEG anomalies, few had also clinical seizures not necessarily requiring treatment. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1518 | NRCAM |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: NRCAM was added gene: NRCAM was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: NRCAM was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: NRCAM were set to 35108495 Phenotypes for gene: NRCAM were set to Hypotonia; Hypertonia; Spasticity; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Behavioral abnormality; Neuropathy; Hearing abnormality; Abnormality of the eye; Abnormality of the skeletal system; Scoliosis; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: NRCAM were set to Complete Review for gene: NRCAM was set to GREEN Added comment: Kurolap et al (2022 - PMID: 35108495) describe the phenotype of 10 individuals (from 8 families) with biallelic variants in NRCAM. Features included tone abnormalities (hypotonia in 4/10, hypertonia/spasticity in 4/10), DD (8/10 - 7 families) and cognitive impairment (in 7/10 - 6 fam), neuropathy (4/10 - incl. 2 sibs without DD/ID). Other phenotypes incl. FTT (2/8), microcephaly (3/6), variable behavioral issues (3/5), abnormalities from the eyes/vision (6/8 - cataract in 2), abnormal hearing (3/7) or skeletal findings (8/9 - incl. scoliosis in 5). Nonspecific facial features were reported in 5/8. Previous metabolic, genetic (incl. karyotype or CMA, FMR1, testing for Steinert disease or SMA) or other work-up (e.g. muscle biopsy) is reported for several subjects but was normal/non-diagnostic. All were investigated by WES/WGS which revealed biallelic NRCAM variants. Sanger sequencing was used for confirmation and segregation analyses, with compatible results in several affected/unaffected sibs tested. There were no alternative explanations for the NDD phenotype with the exception of one subject with a mosaic functionally characterized LP KRAS variant suspected to contribute to his phenotype. NRCAM encodes neuronal cell adhesion molecule (CAM). CAMs are membrane bound proteins with important role in tissue morphogenesis and maintenance. They mediate interactions between neighboring cells or cells and the extracellular matrix. The L1 subgroup of immunoglobulin CAMS - consisting of L1CAM, neurofascin, NRCAM, CHL1 - is the most abundant in the CNS with several critical functions in CNS development, among others in neural cell differentiation, axonal growth and guidance, myelination, synapse formation. Pathogenic L1CAM (XL) and NFASC variants (AR) are associated with NDD. Different missense (N=7), stopgain/frameshift (N=3), a splice variant (NM_001037132.2:c.2647-2A>G) as well as a deep intronic one (c.230+824G>C / rs575851831). Variants occurred in different domains with a cluster (42%) in the fibronectin III domain. Missense SNVs were ultrarare or not present in gnomAD, occurred in conserved residues, with several in silico predictions in favor of a deleterious effect. Structural modelling suggested that all substitutions occurred at residues exposed to solvent and possible abrogated interaction with other proteins. There were no expression studies performed at the mRNA/protein level. The splice variant is predicted to cause ex22 skipping leading to frameshift. The deep intronic variant is predicted to disrupt a site for spl. regulator SC35 and may cause activation of a cryptic acceptor site with inclusion of a cryptic exon. The zebrafish nrcama gene is the sole ortholog of human NRCAM, with another gene proposed as possible ortholog (nrcamb) mapping upon BLAST analysis to cntn1a. The authors performed CRISPR-Cas9 mutagenesis in zebrafish introducing a partial deletion of ex18 and 19. Mutant zebrafish were viable, displayed altered axonal projections and abnormal swimming behavior (increased movement in darkness). Currently, there is no NRCAM-associated phenotype in OMIM/G2P/SysID. PanelApp Australia includes NRCAM in its ID panel with green rating. Consider inclusion probably with green (>3 individuals/families/variants, segregation, gene in the L1-Ig CAM family causing NDD, zebrafish model) or amber rating (ID not a universal feature, variant effect not studied). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1500 | CHKA |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CHKA was added gene: CHKA was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: CHKA was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: CHKA were set to 35202461 Phenotypes for gene: CHKA were set to Abnormal muscle tone; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Microcephaly; Abnormality of movement; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Short stature Penetrance for gene: CHKA were set to Complete Review for gene: CHKA was set to GREEN Added comment: Klöckner (2022 - PMID: 35202461) describe the phenotype of 6 individuals (from 5 unrelated families) harboring biallelic CHKA variants. Shared features incl. abnormal muscle tone(6/6 - hypertonia or hypotonia, 3/6 each), DD/ID (6/6,severe in 4, severe/profound in 2), epilepsy (6/6 - onset: infancy - 3y2m | epileptic spasms or GS at onset), microcephaly (6/6), movement disorders (3/6 - incl. dyskinesia, rigidity, choreoatetotic movements). 2/5 individuals exhibited MRI abnormalities, notably hypomyelination. Short stature was observed in 4/6. Eventual previous genetic testing was not discussed. Exome sequencing (quattro ES for 2 sibs, trio ES for 1 individual, singleton for 3 probands) revealed biallelic CHKA variants in all affected individuals. Sanger sequencing was performed for confirmation and segregation studies. Other variants (in suppl.) were not deemed to be causative for the neurodevelopmental phenotype. 3 different missense, 1 start-loss and 1 truncating variant were identified, namely (NM_0012772.2): - c.421C>T/p.(Arg141Trp) [3 hmz subjects from 2 consanguineous families], - c.580C>T/p.Pro194Ser [1 hmz individual born to consanguineous parents], - c.2T>C/p.(Met1?) [1 hmz individual born to related parents], - c.14dup/p.(Cys6Leufs*19) in trans with c.1021T>C/p.(Phe341Leu) in 1 individual. CHKA encodes choline kinase alpha, an enzyme catalyzing the first step of phospholipid synthesis in the Kennedy pathway. The pathway is involved in de novo synthesis of glycerophospholipids, phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine being the most abundant in eukaryotic membranes. CHKA with its paralog (CHKB) phosphorylates either choline or ethanolamine to phosphocholine or phosphoethanolamine respectively with conversion of ATP to ADP. As the authors comment, biallelic pathogenic variants in CHKB cause a NDD with muscular dystrophy, hypotonia, ID, microcephaly and structural mitochondrial anomalies (MIM 602541). [Prominent mitochondrial patterning was observed in a single muscle biopsy available from an individual with biallelic CHKA variants]. Other disorders of the Kennedy pathway (due to biallelic PCYT2, SELENOI, PCYT1A variants) present with overlapping features incl. variable DD/ID (no-severe), microcephaly, seizures, visual impairment etc. CHKA variants were either absent or observed once in gnomAD, affected highly conserved AAs with multiple in silico predictions in favor of a deleterious effect. In silico modeling suggests structural effects for several of the missense variants (Arg141Trp, Pro194Ser presumably affect ADP binding, Phe341 lying close to the binding site of phosphocholine). Each of the missense variants was expressed in yeast cells and W. Blot suggested expression at the expected molecular weight at comparative levels. The 3 aforementioned variants exhibited reduced catalytic activity (20%, 15%, 50% respectively). NMD is thought to underly the deleterious effect of the frameshift one (not studied). The start-loss variant is expected to result in significantly impaired expression and protein function as eventual utilization of the next possible start codon - occurring at position 123 - would remove 26% of the protein. Chka(-/-) is embryonically lethal in mice, suggesting that complete loss is not compatible with life. Reduction of choline kinase activity by 30% in heterozygous mice did not appear to result in behavioral abnormalities although this was not studied in detail (PMID cited: 18029352). Finally, screening of 1566 mouse lines identified 198 genes whose disruption yields neuroanatomical phenotypes, Chka(+/-) mice being among these (PMID cited: 31371714). There is no associated phenotype in OMIM, Gene2Phenotype or SysID. Overall this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID and epilepsy panes with green or amber rating (>3 individuals, >3 variants, variant studies, overlapping phenotype of disorders belonging to the same pathway, etc). Consider also inclusion in the microcephaly panel (where available this seemed to be of postnatal onset). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1478 | SPRED2 |
Zornitza Stark gene: SPRED2 was added gene: SPRED2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SPRED2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: SPRED2 were set to 34626534 Phenotypes for gene: SPRED2 were set to developmental delay; intellectual disability; cardiac defects; short stature; skeletal anomalies; a typical facial gestalt Review for gene: SPRED2 was set to GREEN gene: SPRED2 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: PMID: 34626534 Homozygosity for three different variants c.187C>T (p.Arg63∗), c.299T>C (p.Leu100Pro), and c.1142_1143delTT (p.Leu381Hisfs∗95) were identified in four subjects from three families. All variants severely affected protein stability, causing accelerated degradation, and variably perturbed SPRED2 functional behaviour. The clinical phenotype of the four affected individuals included developmental delay, intellectual disability, cardiac defects, short stature, skeletal anomalies, and a typical facial gestalt as major features, without the occurrence of the distinctive skin signs characterizing Legius syndrome. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1451 | GLS | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: GLS were changed from Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, OMIM:618412; Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, MONDO:0032733; ?Infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, glutamate excess, and impaired intellectual development, OMIM:618339; Infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, glutamate excess, and impaired intellectual development, MONDO:0032685 to Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, OMIM:618412; Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 71, OMIM:618328; ?Infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, glutamate excess, and impaired intellectual development, OMIM:618339 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1332 | WIPI2 |
Zornitza Stark edited their review of gene: WIPI2: Added comment: PMID: 34557665 (2021) - two novel homozygous variants were identified in four individuals of two consanguineous families. - one family presented with microcephaly, profound global developmental delay/intellectual disability, refractory infantile/childhood-onset epilepsy, progressive tetraplegia with joint contractures and dyskinesia. - second family (similar to initial publication) presented with a milder phenotype, encompassing moderate intellectual disability, speech and visual impairment, autistic features, and an ataxic gait. - functional studies showed dysregulation of the early steps of the autophagy pathway.; Changed rating: GREEN; Changed publications to: 30968111, 34557665; Set current diagnostic: yes |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1294 | TP73 | Arina Puzriakova edited their review of gene: TP73: Changed rating: GREEN; Changed publications to: 31130284, 34077761; Changed phenotypes to: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 47, and lissencephaly, OMIM:619466 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1294 | TP73 | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: TP73 were changed from Intellectual disability; lissencephaly to Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 47, and lissencephaly, OMIM:619466 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1220 | VPS50 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: VPS50 was added gene: VPS50 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: VPS50 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: VPS50 were set to 34037727 Phenotypes for gene: VPS50 were set to Neonatal cholestatic liver disease; Failure to thrive; Profound global developmental delay; Postnatal microcephaly; Seizures; Abnormality of the corpus callosum Penetrance for gene: VPS50 were set to Complete Review for gene: VPS50 was set to AMBER Added comment: Schneeberger et al (2021 - PMID: 34037727) describe the phenotype of 2 unrelated individuals with biallelic VPS50 variants. Common features included transient neonatal cholestasis, failure to thrive, severe DD with failure to achieve milestones (last examination at 2y and 2y2m respectively), postnatal microcephaly, seizures (onset at 6m and 25m) and irritability. There was corpus callosum hypoplasia on brain imaging. Both individuals were homozygous for variants private to each family (no/not known consanguinity applying to each case). The first individual was homozygous for a splicing variant (NM_017667.4:c.1978-1G>T) and had a similarly unaffected sister deceased with no available DNA for testing. The other individual was homozygous for an in-frame deletion (c.1823_1825delCAA / p.(Thr608del)). VPS50 encodes a critical component of the endosome-associated recycling protein (EARP) complex, which functions in recycling endocytic vesicles back to the plasma membrane [OMIM based on Schindler et al]. The complex contains VPS50, VPS51, VPS52, VPS53, the three latter also being components of GARP (Golgi-associated-retrograde protein) complex. GARP contains VPS54 instead of VPS50 and is required for trafficking of proteins to the trans-golgi network. Thus VPS50 (also named syndetin) and VPS54 function in the EARP and GARP complexes, to define directional movement of their endocytic vesicles [OMIM based on Schindler et al]. The VPS50 subunit is required for recycling of the transferrin receptor. As discussed by Schneeberger et al (refs provided in text): - VPS50 has a high expression in mouse and human brain as well as throughout mouse brain development. - Mice deficient for Vps50 have not been reported. vps50 knockdown in zebrafish results in severe developmental defects of the body axis. Knockout mice for other proteins of the EARP/GARP complex (e.g. Vps52, 53 and 54) display embryonic lethality. Studies performed by Schneeberger et al included: - Transcript analysis for the 1st variant demonstrated skipping of ex21 (in patient derived fabriblasts) leading to an in frame deletion of 81 bp (r.1978_2058del) with predicted loss of 27 residues (p.Leu660_Leu686del). - Similar VPS50 mRNA levels but significant reduction of protein levels (~5% and ~8% of controls) were observed in fibroblasts from patients 1 and 2. Additionally, significant reductions in the amounts of VPS52 and VPS53 protein levels were observed despite mRNA levels similar to controls. Overall, this suggested drastic reduction of functional EARP complex levels. - Lysosomes appeared to have similar morphology, cellular distribution and likely unaffected function in patient fibroblasts. - Transferrin receptor recycling was shown to be delayed in patient fibroblasts suggestive of compromise of endocytic-recycling function. As the authors comment, the phenotype of both individuals with biallelic VPS50 variants overlaps with the corresponding phenotype reported in 15 subjects with biallelic VPS53 or VPS51 mutations notably, severe DD/ID, microcephaly and early onset epilepsy, CC anomalies. Overall, for this group, they propose the term "GARP and/or EARP deficiency disorders". There is no VPS50-associated phenotype in OMIM or G2P. SysID includes VPS50 among the ID candidate genes. Consider inclusion in other relevant gene panels (e.g. for neonatal cholestasis, epilepsy, microcephaly, growth failure in early infancy, corpus callosum anomalies, etc) with amber rating pending further reports. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1217 | PIDD1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: There is enough evidence to include this gene in the current panel with green rating. Biallelic PIDD1 pathogenic variants have been reported in 26 individuals (11 families) with DD (all), variable degrees of ID (mild to severe), behavioral (eg. aggression/self-mutilation in several, ADHD) and/or psychiatric abnormalities (ASD, psychosis in 5 belonging to 3 families), well-controlled epilepsy is some (9 subjects from 6 families) and MRI abnormalities notably abnormal gyration pattern (pachygyria with predominant anterior gradient) as well as corpus callosum anomalies (commonly thinning) in several. Dysmorphic features have been reported in almost all, although there has been no specific feature suggested. The first reports on the phenotype associated with biallelic PIDD1 mutations were made by Harripaul et al (2018 - PMID: 28397838) and Hu et al (2019 - PMID: 29302074) [both studies investigating large cohorts of individuals with ID from consanguineous families]. Sheikh et al (2021 - PMID: 33414379) provided details on the phenotype of 15 individuals from 5 families including those from the previous 2 reports and studied provided evidence on the role of PIDD1 and the effect of variants. Zaki et al (2021 - PMID: 34163010) reported 11 additional individuals from 6 consanguineous families, summarize the features of all subjects published in the literature and review the neuroradiological features of the disorder. PIDD1 encodes p53-induced death domain protein 1. The protein is part of the PIDDosome, a multiprotein complex also composed of the bipartite linker protein CRADD (also known as RAIDD) and the proform of caspase-2 and induces apoptosis in response to DNA damage. There are 5 potential PIDD1 mRNA transcript variants with NM_145886.4 corresponding to the longest. Similar to the protein encoded by CRADD, PIDD1 contains a death domain (DD - aa 774-893). Constitutive post-translational processing gives PIDD1-N, PIDD1-C the latter further processed into PIDD1-CC (by auto-cleavage). Serine residues at pos. 446 and 588 are involved in this autoprocessing generating PIDD1-C (aa 446-910) and PIDD1-CC (aa 774-893). The latter is needed for caspase-2 activation. Most (if not all) individuals belonged to consanguineous families of different origins and harbored pLoF or missense variants. Variants reported so far include : c.2587C>T; p.Gln863* / c.1909C>T ; p.Arg637* / c.2443C>T / p.Arg815Trp / c.2275-1G>A which upon trap assay was shown to lead to skipping of ex15 with direct splicing form exon14 to the terminal exon 16 (resulting to p.Arg759Glyfs*1 with exlcusion of the entire DD) / c.2584C>T; p.Arg862Trp / c.1340G>A; p.Trp447* / c.2116_2120del; p.Val706His*, c.1564_1565del; p.Gly602fs*26 Evidence so far provided includes: - Biallelic CRADD variants cause a NDD disorder and a highly similar gyration pattern. - Confirmation of splicing effect (eg. for c.2275-1G>A premature stop in position 760) or poor expression (NM_145886.3:c.2587C>T; p.Gln863*). Arg815Trp did not affect autoprocessing or protein stability. - Abnormal localization pattern, loss of interaction with CRADD and failure to activate caspase-2 (MDM2 cleavage assay) [p.Gln863* and Arg815Trp] - Available expression data from GTEx (PIDD1 having broad expression in multiple tissues, but higher in brain cerebellum) as well as BrainSpan and PsychEncode studies suggesting high coexpression of PIDD1, CRADD and CASP2 in many regions in the developing human brain. - Variants in other genes encoding proteins interacting with PIDD1 (MADD, FADD, DNAJ, etc) are associated with NDD. Pidd-1 ko mice (ex3-15 removal) lack however CNS-related phenotypes. These show decreased anxiety but no motor anomalies. This has also been the case with Cradd-/- mice displaying no significant CNS phenotypes without lamination defects. There is currently no associated phenotype in OMIM, PanelApp Australia. PIDD1 is listed in the DD panel of G2P (PIDD1-relared NDD / biallelic / loss of function / probable) . SysID includes PIDD1 among the current primary ID genes. Overall the gene appears to be relevant for the epilepsy panel, panels for gyration and/or corpus callosum anomalies etc. Sources: Literature, Other; to: There is enough evidence to include this gene in the current panel with green rating. Biallelic PIDD1 pathogenic variants have been reported in 26 individuals (11 families) with DD (all), variable degrees of ID (mild to severe), behavioral (eg. aggression/self-mutilation in several, ADHD) and/or psychiatric abnormalities (ASD, psychosis in 5 belonging to 3 families), well-controlled epilepsy is some (9 subjects from 6 families) and MRI abnormalities notably abnormal gyration pattern (pachygyria with predominant anterior gradient) as well as corpus callosum anomalies (commonly thinning) in several. Dysmorphic features have been reported in almost all, although there has been no specific feature suggested. The first reports on the phenotype associated with biallelic PIDD1 mutations were made by Harripaul et al (2018 - PMID: 28397838) and Hu et al (2019 - PMID: 29302074) [both studies investigating large cohorts of individuals with ID from consanguineous families]. Sheikh et al (2021 - PMID: 33414379) provided details on the phenotype of 15 individuals from 5 families including those from the previous 2 reports and studied provided evidence on the role of PIDD1 and the effect of variants. Zaki et al (2021 - PMID: 34163010) reported 11 additional individuals from 6 consanguineous families, summarize the features of all subjects published in the literature and review the neuroradiological features of the disorder. PIDD1 encodes p53-induced death domain protein 1. The protein is part of the PIDDosome, a multiprotein complex also composed of the bipartite linker protein CRADD (also known as RAIDD) and the proform of caspase-2 and induces apoptosis in response to DNA damage. There are 5 potential PIDD1 mRNA transcript variants with NM_145886.4 corresponding to the longest. Similar to the protein encoded by CRADD, PIDD1 contains a death domain (DD - aa 774-893). Constitutive post-translational processing gives PIDD1-N, PIDD1-C the latter further processed into PIDD1-CC (by auto-cleavage). Serine residues at pos. 446 and 588 are involved in this autoprocessing generating PIDD1-C (aa 446-910) and PIDD1-CC (aa 774-893). The latter is needed for caspase-2 activation. Most (if not all) individuals belonged to consanguineous families of different origins and harbored pLoF or missense variants. Variants reported so far include : c.2587C>T; p.Gln863* / c.1909C>T ; p.Arg637* / c.2443C>T / p.Arg815Trp / c.2275-1G>A which upon trap assay was shown to lead to skipping of ex15 with direct splicing form exon14 to the terminal exon 16 (resulting to p.Arg759Glyfs*1 with exlcusion of the entire DD) / c.2584C>T; p.Arg862Trp / c.1340G>A; p.Trp447* / c.2116_2120del; p.Val706His*, c.1564_1565del; p.Gly602fs*26 Evidence so far provided includes: - Biallelic CRADD variants cause a NDD disorder and a highly similar gyration pattern. - Confirmation of splicing effect (eg. for c.2275-1G>A premature stop in position 760) or poor expression (NM_145886.3:c.2587C>T; p.Gln863*). Arg815Trp did not affect autoprocessing or protein stability. - Abnormal localization pattern, loss of interaction with CRADD and failure to activate caspase-2 (MDM2 cleavage assay) [p.Gln863* and Arg815Trp] - Available expression data from GTEx (PIDD1 having broad expression in multiple tissues, but higher in brain cerebellum) as well as BrainSpan and PsychEncode studies suggesting high coexpression of PIDD1, CRADD and CASP2 in many regions in the developing human brain. - Variants in other genes encoding proteins interacting with PIDD1 (MADD, FADD, DNAJ, etc) are associated with NDD. Pidd-1 ko mice (ex3-15 removal) lack however CNS-related phenotypes. These show decreased anxiety but no motor anomalies. This has also been the case with Cradd-/- mice displaying no significant CNS phenotypes without lamination defects. There is currently no associated phenotype in OMIM, PanelApp Australia. PIDD1 is listed in the DD panel of G2P (PIDD1-related NDD / biallelic / loss of function / probable) . SysID includes PIDD1 among the current primary ID genes. Overall the gene appears to be relevant for the epilepsy panel, panels for gyration and/or corpus callosum anomalies etc. Sources: Literature, Other |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1217 | PIDD1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PIDD1 was added gene: PIDD1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Other Mode of inheritance for gene: PIDD1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: PIDD1 were set to 28397838; 29302074; 33414379; 34163010 Phenotypes for gene: PIDD1 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Autism; Behavioral abnormality; Psychosis; Pachygyria; Lissencephaly; Abnormality of the corpus callosum Penetrance for gene: PIDD1 were set to Complete Review for gene: PIDD1 was set to GREEN Added comment: There is enough evidence to include this gene in the current panel with green rating. Biallelic PIDD1 pathogenic variants have been reported in 26 individuals (11 families) with DD (all), variable degrees of ID (mild to severe), behavioral (eg. aggression/self-mutilation in several, ADHD) and/or psychiatric abnormalities (ASD, psychosis in 5 belonging to 3 families), well-controlled epilepsy is some (9 subjects from 6 families) and MRI abnormalities notably abnormal gyration pattern (pachygyria with predominant anterior gradient) as well as corpus callosum anomalies (commonly thinning) in several. Dysmorphic features have been reported in almost all, although there has been no specific feature suggested. The first reports on the phenotype associated with biallelic PIDD1 mutations were made by Harripaul et al (2018 - PMID: 28397838) and Hu et al (2019 - PMID: 29302074) [both studies investigating large cohorts of individuals with ID from consanguineous families]. Sheikh et al (2021 - PMID: 33414379) provided details on the phenotype of 15 individuals from 5 families including those from the previous 2 reports and studied provided evidence on the role of PIDD1 and the effect of variants. Zaki et al (2021 - PMID: 34163010) reported 11 additional individuals from 6 consanguineous families, summarize the features of all subjects published in the literature and review the neuroradiological features of the disorder. PIDD1 encodes p53-induced death domain protein 1. The protein is part of the PIDDosome, a multiprotein complex also composed of the bipartite linker protein CRADD (also known as RAIDD) and the proform of caspase-2 and induces apoptosis in response to DNA damage. There are 5 potential PIDD1 mRNA transcript variants with NM_145886.4 corresponding to the longest. Similar to the protein encoded by CRADD, PIDD1 contains a death domain (DD - aa 774-893). Constitutive post-translational processing gives PIDD1-N, PIDD1-C the latter further processed into PIDD1-CC (by auto-cleavage). Serine residues at pos. 446 and 588 are involved in this autoprocessing generating PIDD1-C (aa 446-910) and PIDD1-CC (aa 774-893). The latter is needed for caspase-2 activation. Most (if not all) individuals belonged to consanguineous families of different origins and harbored pLoF or missense variants. Variants reported so far include : c.2587C>T; p.Gln863* / c.1909C>T ; p.Arg637* / c.2443C>T / p.Arg815Trp / c.2275-1G>A which upon trap assay was shown to lead to skipping of ex15 with direct splicing form exon14 to the terminal exon 16 (resulting to p.Arg759Glyfs*1 with exlcusion of the entire DD) / c.2584C>T; p.Arg862Trp / c.1340G>A; p.Trp447* / c.2116_2120del; p.Val706His*, c.1564_1565del; p.Gly602fs*26 Evidence so far provided includes: - Biallelic CRADD variants cause a NDD disorder and a highly similar gyration pattern. - Confirmation of splicing effect (eg. for c.2275-1G>A premature stop in position 760) or poor expression (NM_145886.3:c.2587C>T; p.Gln863*). Arg815Trp did not affect autoprocessing or protein stability. - Abnormal localization pattern, loss of interaction with CRADD and failure to activate caspase-2 (MDM2 cleavage assay) [p.Gln863* and Arg815Trp] - Available expression data from GTEx (PIDD1 having broad expression in multiple tissues, but higher in brain cerebellum) as well as BrainSpan and PsychEncode studies suggesting high coexpression of PIDD1, CRADD and CASP2 in many regions in the developing human brain. - Variants in other genes encoding proteins interacting with PIDD1 (MADD, FADD, DNAJ, etc) are associated with NDD. Pidd-1 ko mice (ex3-15 removal) lack however CNS-related phenotypes. These show decreased anxiety but no motor anomalies. This has also been the case with Cradd-/- mice displaying no significant CNS phenotypes without lamination defects. There is currently no associated phenotype in OMIM, PanelApp Australia. PIDD1 is listed in the DD panel of G2P (PIDD1-relared NDD / biallelic / loss of function / probable) . SysID includes PIDD1 among the current primary ID genes. Overall the gene appears to be relevant for the epilepsy panel, panels for gyration and/or corpus callosum anomalies etc. Sources: Literature, Other |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1201 | ATP9A |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: ATP9A was added gene: ATP9A was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Other Mode of inheritance for gene: ATP9A was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Phenotypes for gene: ATP9A were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Postnatal microcephaly; Failure to thrive; Abnormality of the abdomen Penetrance for gene: ATP9A were set to Complete Review for gene: ATP9A was set to AMBER Added comment: Vogt, Verheyen et al (2021 - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jmedgenet-2021-107843) report 3 affected individuals from 2 unrelated consanguineous families. Features included DD, variable ID (Fam1: sib1-mild, sib2-possible, Fam2: severe), postnatal microcephaly (-2.33 to -3.58 SD), failure to thrive as well as gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, GE reflux). These subjects were homozygous for pLoF ATP9A variants private to each family. Previous investigations incl. karyotype, aCGH and transferrin electophoresis (CDGs) and were unremarkable. Diagnosis was made by exome sequencing and homozygosity mapping. Affected sibs from the first family were homozygous for a stopgain variant [NM_006045.3:c.868C>Τ / p.(Arg290*)]. The subject from the second family was homozygous for a variant affecting the consensus (donor) splice site [c.642+1G>A - same RefSeq]. Both variants were absent from gnomAD. Sanger sequencing was used to confirm variants, carrier status of the parents and unaffected sibs in both families. Sequencing of cDNA from the individual homozygous for the splicing variant demonstrated skipping of exon 7 with the variant likely leading to frameshift and introduction of a premature stop codon. qPCR in dermal fibroblasts from affected individuals from both families revealed expression downregulation of ATP9A (14% and 4% respectively for the stopgain and splice variant). Study at the protein level was not possible due to absence of antibody against endogenous ATP9A. ATP9A encodes ATPase phospholipid transporting 9A (similarly to ATP9B) belonging to the subclass 2 of the P4-ATPase family. As the authors comment, the protein is mainly expressed in the brain although the precise function or subcellular distribution of endogenous ATP9A are unknown. A previous study showed that overexpressed ATP9A in HeLa cells localizes to early/recycling endosomes and the trans-Golgi network, being required for endocytic recycling of the transferrin receptor to the plasma membrane. ATP9A (in complex with DOP1B and MON2) functionally interacts with the SNX3-retromer. A previous ATP9A knockdown cell line suggested dysregulation of >100 genes with ARPC3 (actin-related protein 2/3 complex subunit 3) being strongly upregulated. Overall ATP9A appears to have a role in endosome trafficking pathways as well as to inhibit secretion of exosomes at the plasma membrane likely due to alteration of the actin cytoskeleton. In line with the role of APT9A in early/recycling endosomes and identified interactions, the authors demonstrated overexpression of ARPC3 and SNX3. Study of genes encoding other known interacting proteins was not possible due to poor expression in fibroblasts. As the authors note, mutations in genes encoding proteins of the Golgi and endosomal trafficking are important for brain development and have been associated with postnatal microcephaly. In OMIM, G2P, SysID there is no associated phenotype. The gene is included in the ID panel of PanelApp AUS with amber rating. Sources: Literature, Other |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1100 | SMARCA5 |
Julia Baptista gene: SMARCA5 was added gene: SMARCA5 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SMARCA5 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted Publications for gene: SMARCA5 were set to 33980485 Phenotypes for gene: SMARCA5 were set to intellectual disability; postnatal microcephaly; hypotonia; failure to thrive Penetrance for gene: SMARCA5 were set to unknown Review for gene: SMARCA5 was set to GREEN Added comment: The authors identified seven missense variants, one splice-altering variant that led to exon skipping and in-frame deletion, and one recurrent in-frame deletion in 12 individuals from 10 unrelated families. The variant was de novo in nine individuals. They presented a broad range of clinical features from isolated autism to syndromic intellectual disability. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1094 | UFSP2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: Ni et al (2021 - PMID: 33473208) describe the phenotype of 8 children (belonging to 4 families - 2 of which consanguineous) homozygous for a UFSP2 missense variant [NM_018359.5:c.344T>A; p.(Val115Glu)]. Members of a broader consanguineous pedigree from Pakistan with 3 affected children with epilepsy and DD and ID underwent exome sequencing. All affected individuals were homozygous for the specific SNV with their parents (2 parent pairs, in both cases first cousins) being heterozygous. An unaffected sib was homozygous for the wt allele. Through genematching platforms 3 additional families with similarly affected individuals and homozygosity for the same variant were recruited. These additional families were from Pakistan (1/3) and Afganistan (2/3). Based on ROH analysis from the broader first pedigree and an additional family the authors concluded on a single shared region of homozygosity on chr 4q. Lack of ES data did not allow verification of whether 2/4 families shared the same haplotype with the other 2. The authors calculated the probability of the genotype-phenotype cosegragation occurring by chance (0.009) and this was lower than the recommended criterion (0.06) for strong evidence of pathogenicity. Shared features included abnormal tone in most (hypotonia 6/8, limb hypertonia 1/8), seizures (8/8 - onset 2d - 7m), severe DD with speech delay/absent speech (8/8), ID (8/8), strabismus (6/8). UFSP2 encodes UFM1-specific protease 2 involved in UFmylation, a post-translational protein modification. As summarized by the authors the cysteine protease encoded by this gene (as is also the case for UFSP1) cleaves UFM1 in the initial step of UFMylation. Apart from producing mature UFM1, the 2 proteases have also the ability to release UFM1 from UFMylated proteins, in the process of de-UFMylation. [several refs. provided] UFMylation is important in brain development with mutations in genes encoding other components of the pathway reported in other NDD disorders (incl. UFM1, UBA5, UFC1). Additional studies were carried to provide evidence for pathogenicity of this variant. Skin biopsies from 3 individuals were carried out to establish fibroblast cultures. Immunoblotting revealed reduced UFSP2 levels relative to controls. mRNA levels measured by qRT-PCR revealed no differences compared to controls altogether suggesting normal mRNA but reduced protein stability. The authors demonstrated increased levels of UFM1-conjugated proteins (incl. DDRGK1, or TRIP4). Ectopic expression of wt UFSP2 normalized the levels of UFMylated proteins in the fibroblasts which was not the case for the V115E variant. Further the variant was difficult to detect by immunoblotting consistent with an effect on protein destabilization. Although disruption of UFMylation induces ER stress, this was not shown to occur in patient fibroblast lines, when assessed for ER stress markers. Evaluation of data from the GTEx project, concerning UFSP2 as well as well as DDRGK1 or TRIP4 - an UFMylation target - revealed relevant expression in multiple regions of the human brain. Overall the authors provide evidence for defective de-UFMylation in patient fibroblasts (presence of increased UFMylation marks). The authors stress out that the effect of the variant in UFMylation in brain is unknown, as UFSP1 or other enzymes might compensate in the presence of hypomorphic UFSP2 mutants. Biallelic UFSP2 variants have previously been reported in 2 skeletal dysplasias [# 142669. BEUKES HIP DYSPLASIA; BHD and # 617974. SPONDYLOEPIMETAPHYSEAL DYSPLASIA, DI ROCCO TYPE; SEMDDR]. These disorders are not characterized by neurological dysfunction or epilepsy. The authors underscore the fact that variants identified in these disorders (Y290H, D526A, H428R) localize within the C-terminal catalytic (peptidase) domain [aa 278 – 461] while the variant here identified lies in the N-terminal substrate binding domain affecting protein stability/abundance. In OMIM, only the 2 aforementioned disorders are currently associated with biallelic UFSP2 mutations. There is no associated phenotype in G2P. SysID includes UFSP2 among the primary ID genes. You may consider inclusion in the current panel with amber/green rating. Sources: Literature; to: Ni et al (2021 - PMID: 33473208) describe the phenotype of 8 children (belonging to 4 families - 2 of which consanguineous) homozygous for a UFSP2 missense variant [NM_018359.5:c.344T>A; p.(Val115Glu)]. Members of a broader consanguineous pedigree from Pakistan with 3 affected children with epilepsy and DD and ID underwent exome sequencing. All affected individuals were homozygous for the specific SNV with their parents (2 parent pairs, in both cases first cousins) being heterozygous. An unaffected sib was homozygous for the wt allele. Through genematching platforms 3 additional families with similarly affected individuals and homozygosity for the same variant were recruited. These additional families were from Pakistan (1/3) and Afganistan (2/3). Based on ROH analysis from the broader first pedigree and an additional family the authors concluded on a single shared region of homozygosity on chr 4q. Lack of ES data did not allow verification of whether 2/4 families shared the same haplotype with the other 2. The authors calculated the probability of the genotype-phenotype cosegragation occurring by chance (0.009) and this was lower than the recommended criterion (0.06) for strong evidence of pathogenicity. Shared features included abnormal tone in most (hypotonia 6/8, limb hypertonia 1/8), seizures (8/8 - onset 2d - 7m), severe DD with speech delay/absent speech (8/8), ID (8/8), strabismus (6/8). UFSP2 encodes UFM1-specific protease 2 involved in UFmylation, a post-translational protein modification. As summarized by the authors the cysteine protease encoded by this gene (as is also the case for UFSP1) cleaves UFM1 in the initial step of UFMylation. Apart from producing mature UFM1, the 2 proteases have also the ability to release UFM1 from UFMylated proteins, in the process of de-UFMylation. [several refs. provided] UFMylation is important in brain development with mutations in genes encoding other components of the pathway reported in other NDD disorders (incl. UFM1, UBA5, UFC1). Additional studies were carried to provide evidence for pathogenicity of this variant. Skin biopsies from 3 individuals were carried out to establish fibroblast cultures. Immunoblotting revealed reduced UFSP2 levels relative to controls. mRNA levels measured by qRT-PCR revealed no differences compared to controls altogether suggesting normal mRNA but reduced protein stability. The authors demonstrated increased levels of UFM1-conjugated proteins (incl. DDRGK1, or TRIP4). Ectopic expression of wt UFSP2 normalized the levels of UFMylated proteins in the fibroblasts which was not the case for the V115E variant. Further the variant was difficult to detect by immunoblotting consistent with an effect on protein destabilization. Although disruption of UFMylation induces ER stress, this was not shown to occur in patient fibroblast lines, when assessed for ER stress markers. Evaluation of data from the GTEx project, concerning UFSP2 as well as well as DDRGK1 or TRIP4 - an UFMylation target - revealed relevant expression in multiple regions of the human brain. Overall the authors provide evidence for defective de-UFMylation in patient fibroblasts (presence of increased UFMylation marks). The authors stress out that the effect of the variant in UFMylation in brain is unknown, as UFSP1 or other enzymes might compensate in the presence of hypomorphic UFSP2 mutants. **Monoallelic** (correction to previous review) UFSP2 variants have previously been reported in 2 skeletal dysplasias [# 142669. BEUKES HIP DYSPLASIA; BHD and # 617974. SPONDYLOEPIMETAPHYSEAL DYSPLASIA, DI ROCCO TYPE; SEMDDR]. These disorders are not characterized by neurological dysfunction or epilepsy. The authors underscore the fact that variants identified in these disorders (Y290H, D526A, H428R) localize within the C-terminal catalytic (peptidase) domain [aa 278 – 461] while the variant here identified lies in the N-terminal substrate binding domain affecting protein stability/abundance. In OMIM, only the 2 aforementioned disorders are currently associated with biallelic UFSP2 mutations. There is no associated phenotype in G2P. SysID includes UFSP2 among the primary ID genes. You may consider inclusion in the current panel with amber/green rating. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1092 | UFSP2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: UFSP2 was added gene: UFSP2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: UFSP2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: UFSP2 were set to 33473208 Phenotypes for gene: UFSP2 were set to Abnormal muscle tone; Seizures; Global developmental delay; Delayed speech and language development; Intellectual disability; Strabismus Penetrance for gene: UFSP2 were set to Complete Added comment: Ni et al (2021 - PMID: 33473208) describe the phenotype of 8 children (belonging to 4 families - 2 of which consanguineous) homozygous for a UFSP2 missense variant [NM_018359.5:c.344T>A; p.(Val115Glu)]. Members of a broader consanguineous pedigree from Pakistan with 3 affected children with epilepsy and DD and ID underwent exome sequencing. All affected individuals were homozygous for the specific SNV with their parents (2 parent pairs, in both cases first cousins) being heterozygous. An unaffected sib was homozygous for the wt allele. Through genematching platforms 3 additional families with similarly affected individuals and homozygosity for the same variant were recruited. These additional families were from Pakistan (1/3) and Afganistan (2/3). Based on ROH analysis from the broader first pedigree and an additional family the authors concluded on a single shared region of homozygosity on chr 4q. Lack of ES data did not allow verification of whether 2/4 families shared the same haplotype with the other 2. The authors calculated the probability of the genotype-phenotype cosegragation occurring by chance (0.009) and this was lower than the recommended criterion (0.06) for strong evidence of pathogenicity. Shared features included abnormal tone in most (hypotonia 6/8, limb hypertonia 1/8), seizures (8/8 - onset 2d - 7m), severe DD with speech delay/absent speech (8/8), ID (8/8), strabismus (6/8). UFSP2 encodes UFM1-specific protease 2 involved in UFmylation, a post-translational protein modification. As summarized by the authors the cysteine protease encoded by this gene (as is also the case for UFSP1) cleaves UFM1 in the initial step of UFMylation. Apart from producing mature UFM1, the 2 proteases have also the ability to release UFM1 from UFMylated proteins, in the process of de-UFMylation. [several refs. provided] UFMylation is important in brain development with mutations in genes encoding other components of the pathway reported in other NDD disorders (incl. UFM1, UBA5, UFC1). Additional studies were carried to provide evidence for pathogenicity of this variant. Skin biopsies from 3 individuals were carried out to establish fibroblast cultures. Immunoblotting revealed reduced UFSP2 levels relative to controls. mRNA levels measured by qRT-PCR revealed no differences compared to controls altogether suggesting normal mRNA but reduced protein stability. The authors demonstrated increased levels of UFM1-conjugated proteins (incl. DDRGK1, or TRIP4). Ectopic expression of wt UFSP2 normalized the levels of UFMylated proteins in the fibroblasts which was not the case for the V115E variant. Further the variant was difficult to detect by immunoblotting consistent with an effect on protein destabilization. Although disruption of UFMylation induces ER stress, this was not shown to occur in patient fibroblast lines, when assessed for ER stress markers. Evaluation of data from the GTEx project, concerning UFSP2 as well as well as DDRGK1 or TRIP4 - an UFMylation target - revealed relevant expression in multiple regions of the human brain. Overall the authors provide evidence for defective de-UFMylation in patient fibroblasts (presence of increased UFMylation marks). The authors stress out that the effect of the variant in UFMylation in brain is unknown, as UFSP1 or other enzymes might compensate in the presence of hypomorphic UFSP2 mutants. Biallelic UFSP2 variants have previously been reported in 2 skeletal dysplasias [# 142669. BEUKES HIP DYSPLASIA; BHD and # 617974. SPONDYLOEPIMETAPHYSEAL DYSPLASIA, DI ROCCO TYPE; SEMDDR]. These disorders are not characterized by neurological dysfunction or epilepsy. The authors underscore the fact that variants identified in these disorders (Y290H, D526A, H428R) localize within the C-terminal catalytic (peptidase) domain [aa 278 – 461] while the variant here identified lies in the N-terminal substrate binding domain affecting protein stability/abundance. In OMIM, only the 2 aforementioned disorders are currently associated with biallelic UFSP2 mutations. There is no associated phenotype in G2P. SysID includes UFSP2 among the primary ID genes. You may consider inclusion in the current panel with amber/green rating. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.984 | TMPRSS9 |
Arina Puzriakova gene: TMPRSS9 was added gene: TMPRSS9 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Other watchlist tags were added to gene: TMPRSS9. Mode of inheritance for gene: TMPRSS9 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: TMPRSS9 were set to 31943016 Phenotypes for gene: TMPRSS9 were set to Progressive intellectual and neurological deterioration; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Autism; Epilepsy Review for gene: TMPRSS9 was set to RED Added comment: TMPRSS9 is currently not associated with any phenotype in OMIM or Gene2Phenotype. - PMID: 31943016 (2020) - Single female subject with compound heterozygous nonsense variants (paternal: c.286C>T, p.R96*; maternal: c.1267C>T; p.R423*) in TMPRSS9. Early childhood development was normal until 2.5 years of age when she experienced profound developmental regression, including speech, social interaction and motor skills, resulting in ASD and profound ID. Knockout mice showed decreased social interest and recognition, and additionally borderline recognition memory deficit in aged female mice. - Conference poster (Genomics of Rare Disease 2021) - 'ZOEMBA: combining metabolomics and genomics data to solve the unsolved' by Oud et al, United for Metabolic Diseases (UMD), Netherlands - Trio WES revealed compound heterozygous variants (paternal: c.143-1G>A, p.?; maternal: c.1864G>A; p.V622M) in the TMPRSS9 gene in a female proband with GDD, PIND, aggression, autism and epilepsy. The individual was recruited on the basis of 'suspicion of an inherited metabolic disorder and extensive genetic and metabolic work-up with no diagnosis'. Sources: Other |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.723 | FBRSL1 | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: FBRSL1 were changed from Intellectual disability; congenital anomalies to Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Heart defect; Cleft palate; Contractures; Hearing impairment; Skin creases | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.712 | GLS | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: GLS were changed from Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, MIM# 618412 to Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, OMIM:618412; Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, MONDO:0032733; ?Infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, glutamate excess, and impaired intellectual development, OMIM:618339; Infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, glutamate excess, and impaired intellectual development, MONDO:0032685 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.712 | GLS | Arina Puzriakova Added comment: Comment on phenotypes: Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, OMIM:618412; Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, MONDO:0032733; ?Infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, glutamate excess, and impaired intellectual development, OMIM:618339; Infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, glutamate excess, and impaired intellectual development, MONDO:0032685 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.709 | GLS | Arina Puzriakova edited their review of gene: GLS: Added comment: One case reported with a de novo (i.e. monoallelic) gain-of-function variant, associated with profound developmental delay, infantile cataract, skin abnormalities, and glutamate excess. Functional analysis showed the variant causes hyperactivity and compensatory downregulation of GLS expression combined with upregulation of the counteracting enzyme GS (PMID: 30239721).; Changed publications: 30970188, 30239721; Changed phenotypes: Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, OMIM:618412, Global developmental delay, progressive ataxia, and elevated glutamine, MONDO:0032733 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.681 | KCNMA1 |
Arina Puzriakova changed review comment from: Multiple individuals reported with either mono- or biallelic variants. Developmental delay and intellectual disability of relevant severity to this panel has been reported in a sufficient number of cases for inclusion on this panel. Although in most cases the phenotypes are primarily characterised by seizures or dyskinesia, it is plausible that these individuals may still be tested under the ID panel. Furthermore, several individuals have been reported with severe GDD/ID and other variable feature such as craniofacial dysmorphism, ataxia, bone dysplasia, visceral malformations, and brain imaging anomalies, but without epilepsy or paroxysmal dyskinesia (namely Liang-Wang syndrome, PMID: 31152168). In less severely affected cases DD with significant speech delay has been noted as the main clinical indication of the presenting phenotypes, further indicating benefit of inclusion on a diagnostic ID panel.; to: Multiple individuals reported with either mono- or biallelic variants. Developmental delay and intellectual disability of relevant severity has been reported in a sufficient number of cases for inclusion on this panel. Although in most cases the phenotypes are primarily characterised by seizures or dyskinesia, it is plausible that these individuals may still be tested under the ID panel in context of the severe intellectual impairment that may be observed. Furthermore, several individuals have been reported with severe GDD/ID and other variable feature such as craniofacial dysmorphism, ataxia, bone dysplasia, visceral malformations, and brain imaging anomalies, but without epilepsy or paroxysmal dyskinesia (namely Liang-Wang syndrome, PMID: 31152168). In less severely affected cases DD with significant speech delay has been noted as the main clinical indication of the presenting phenotypes, further indicating benefit of inclusion on a diagnostic ID panel. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.681 | KCNMA1 | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: KCNMA1 were changed from Cerebellar atrophy, developmental delay, and seizures, 617643; Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia, 3, with or without generalized epilepsy, 609446 to Cerebellar atrophy, developmental delay, and seizures, OMIM:617643; Cerebellar atrophy, developmental delay, and seizures, MONDO:0060551; Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia, 3, with or without generalized epilepsy, OMIM:609446; Generalized epilepsy-paroxysmal dyskinesia syndrome, MONDO:0012276; Liang-Wang syndrome, OMIM:618729; Liang-Wang syndrome, MONDO:0032886; {Epilepsy, idiopathic generalized, susceptibility to, 16}, OMIM:618596; Epilepsy, idiopathic generalized, susceptibility to, 16, MONDO:0032827 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.678 | KCNMA1 | Arina Puzriakova reviewed gene: KCNMA1: Rating: GREEN; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: 26195193, 27567911, 29330545, 29545233, 31152168, 31427379; Phenotypes: Cerebellar atrophy, developmental delay, and seizures, OMIM:617643, Cerebellar atrophy, developmental delay, and seizures, MONDO:0060551, Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia, 3, with or without generalized epilepsy, OMIM:609446, Generalized epilepsy-paroxysmal dyskinesia syndrome, MONDO:0012276, Liang-Wang syndrome, OMIM:618729, Liang-Wang syndrome, MONDO:0032886, {Epilepsy, idiopathic generalized, susceptibility to, 16}, OMIM:618596, Epilepsy, idiopathic generalized, susceptibility to, 16, MONDO:0032827; Mode of inheritance: BOTH monoallelic and biallelic, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.645 | ISCA-37418-Loss | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for Region: ISCA-37418-Loss were changed from Potocki-Lupski syndrome; hypotonia, poor feeding, failure to thrive, developmental delay particularly cognitive and language deficity, mild-moderate intellectual deficit, and neuropsychiatric disorders; Smith-Magenis syndrome; Structural cardiovascular anomalies (dilated aortic root, bicommissural aortic valve, atrial/ventricular and septal defects) and sleep disturbance; 182290; moderate intellectual disability, delayed speech and language skills, distinctive facial features, sleep disturbances, and behavioral problems; hypotonia, failure to thrive, mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorders, congenital anomalies; Dental abnormalities to Smith-Magenis syndrome, OMIM:182290; Smith-Magenis syndrome, MONDO:0008434 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.644 | KDM4B |
Zornitza Stark gene: KDM4B was added gene: KDM4B was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: KDM4B was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted Publications for gene: KDM4B were set to 33232677 Phenotypes for gene: KDM4B were set to Global developmental delay, intellectual disability and neuroanatomical defects Review for gene: KDM4B was set to GREEN Added comment: Nine individuals with mono-allelic de novo or inherited variants in KDM4B. All individuals presented with dysmorphic features and global developmental delay (GDD) with language and motor skills most affected. Three individuals had a history of seizures, and four had anomalies on brain imaging ranging from agenesis of the corpus callosum with hydrocephalus to cystic formations, abnormal hippocampi, and polymicrogyria. In a knockout mouse the total brain volume was significantly reduced with decreased size of the hippocampal dentate gyrus, partial agenesis of the corpus callosum, and ventriculomegaly. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.517 | MAPRE2 | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: MAPRE2 were changed from Circumferential Skin Creases Kunze Type to Symmetric circumferential skin creases, congenital, 2, 616734 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.513 | MAPRE2 | Arina Puzriakova reviewed gene: MAPRE2: Rating: GREEN; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: 26637975, 31903734, 31502381; Phenotypes: Symmetric circumferential skin creases, congenital, 2, 616734; Mode of inheritance: BOTH monoallelic and biallelic, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.444 | FDFT1 | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: FDFT1 were changed from Profound global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Cortical visual impairment; Abnormality of the skin; Abnormality of the face to Squalene synthase deficiency, 618156 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.380 | YIF1B |
Arina Puzriakova changed review comment from: Comment on list classification: There is a sufficient number of cases to rate this gene Green at the next GMS panel update. GDD was reported in all 6 patients (5 families). At ages 4-11yrs, the best achieved social and language skills were limited to sounds in 4 individuals, and partial babbling or vocalisation in the remaining two, respectively.; to: Comment on list classification: There is a sufficient number of cases to rate this gene Green at the next GMS panel update. - PMID: 32006098: GDD was reported in all 6 patients (5 families). At ages 4-11yrs, the best achieved social and language skills were limited to sounds in 4 individuals, and partial babbling or vocalisation in the remaining two, respectively. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.380 | YIF1B |
Arina Puzriakova changed review comment from: Comment on list classification: There are a sufficient number of cases to rate this gene Green at the next GMS panel update. GDD was reported in all 6 patients (5 families). At ages 4-11yrs, the best achieved social and language skills were limited to sounds in 4 individuals, and partial babbling or vocalisation in the remaining two, respectively.; to: Comment on list classification: There is a sufficient number of cases to rate this gene Green at the next GMS panel update. GDD was reported in all 6 patients (5 families). At ages 4-11yrs, the best achieved social and language skills were limited to sounds in 4 individuals, and partial babbling or vocalisation in the remaining two, respectively. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.380 | YIF1B |
Arina Puzriakova Added comment: Comment on list classification: There are a sufficient number of cases to rate this gene Green at the next GMS panel update. GDD was reported in all 6 patients (5 families). At ages 4-11yrs, the best achieved social and language skills were limited to sounds in 4 individuals, and partial babbling or vocalisation in the remaining two, respectively. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.289 | SLC12A2 |
Arina Puzriakova changed review comment from: - PMID: 28940097 (2017) - SLC12A2 first identified as a novel candidate gene in a 3.3-year-old male with GDD, failure to thrive, hypotonia, microcephaly, neonatal respiratory distress, recurrent aspiration pneumonia, and osteopenia. Sequencing revealed a homozygous variant (c.2617-2A>G) that segregated within the family. - PMID: 30740830 (2019) - Homozygous 22kb deletion identified in a 5-year-old male with GDD, sensorineural hearing loss, gastrointestinal abnormalities, early postnatal respiratory distress, generalised hypotonia, and absent salivation. Neuropsychological testing demonstrated profound delays in all developmental areas, with skills ranging from 1 to 6 months. The deletion was the result of uniparental paternal isodisomy. Functional studies using patient-derived fibroblasts showed truncated SLC12A2 transcripts and markedly reduced protein levels compared to control. Knockout mouse model recapitulated phenotypic features such as deafness, abnormal neuronal growth and migration, gastrointestinal abnormalities, and absent salivation. - PMID: 32754646 (2020) - Compound heterozygous variants (c.1431delT and c.2006-1G>A) were identified in two sibs. The proband, an 8-year-old girl, presented a severe neurodevelopmental disorder (including severe ID), hearing impairment, gastrointestinal problems, hypotonia, and absent tear fluid, saliva, and sweat. Phenotypic overlap was noted in an affected older sister, who died at 22 days of age.; to: - PMID: 28940097 (2017) - SLC12A2 first identified as a novel candidate gene in a 3.3-year-old male with GDD, failure to thrive, hypotonia, microcephaly, neonatal respiratory distress, recurrent aspiration pneumonia, and osteopenia. Sequencing revealed a homozygous variant (c.2617-2A>G) that segregated within the family. - PMID: 30740830 (2019) - Homozygous 22kb deletion identified in a 5-year-old male with GDD, sensorineural hearing loss, gastrointestinal abnormalities, early postnatal respiratory distress, generalised hypotonia, and absent salivation. Neuropsychological testing demonstrated profound delays in all developmental areas, with skills ranging from 1 to 6 months. The deletion was the result of uniparental paternal isodisomy. Functional studies using patient-derived fibroblasts showed truncated SLC12A2 transcripts and markedly reduced protein levels compared to control. Knockout mouse model recapitulated phenotypic features such as deafness, abnormal neuronal growth and migration, gastrointestinal abnormalities, and absent salivation. - PMID: 32754646 (2020) - Compound heterozygous variants (c.1431delT and c.2006-1G>A) were identified in two sibs. The proband, an 8-year-old girl, presented a severe neurodevelopmental disorder (including severe ID), hearing impairment, gastrointestinal problems, hypotonia, and absent tear fluid, saliva, and sweat. Phenotypic overlap was noted in an affected older sister, who died at 22 days of age. - PMID: 32658972 (2020) - Six unrelated children, all with mild-severe ID/DD, associated with de novo variants in SLC12A2. Additional clinical features included bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (2/6), abnormalities on brain MRI (2/4), and cerebral palsy (2/6). Some functional data in Xenopus laevis oocytes, indicating a role of SLC12A2 in neurogenesis. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.223 | CHD1 |
Arina Puzriakova changed review comment from: Gene is associated with Pilarowski-Bjornsson syndrome in OMIM, but not in G2P. Pilarowski et al (2018) (PMID: 28866611) reported heterozygous missense variants in five individuals (two sibs and three singletons) as the cause of developmental delay, speech apraxia, hypotonia, and facial dysmorphic features. Two variants were confirmed de novo, while segregation for others could not be determined (including the two sibs who were conceived by egg donor). Developmental delay was noted for all participants; however, ID was only reported in the two sibs.; to: Gene is associated with Pilarowski-Bjornsson syndrome in OMIM, but not in G2P. Pilarowski et al (2018) (PMID: 28866611) reported heterozygous missense variants in five individuals (two sibs and three singletons) as the cause of developmental delay, speech apraxia, hypotonia, and facial dysmorphic features. Two variants were confirmed de novo, while segregation for others could not be determined (including the two sibs who were conceived by egg donor). Developmental delay was noted for all participants; however, ID was only reported in the two sibs. Further insight may be gained from re-evaluation of the two patients in the present study who were too young for a formal neurocognitive evaluation at the time of publication. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.219 | MAPK1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: MAPK1 was added gene: MAPK1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: MAPK1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: MAPK1 were set to 32721402 Phenotypes for gene: MAPK1 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Behavioral abnormality; Growth delay; Abnormality of the face; Abnormality of the neck; Abnormality of the cardiovascular system; Abnormality of the skin Penetrance for gene: MAPK1 were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: MAPK1 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: MAPK1 was set to GREEN Added comment: Motta et al (2020 - PMID: 32721402) report on 7 unrelated individuals harboring de novo missense MAPK1 pathogenic variants. The phenotype corresponded to a neurodevelopmental disorder and - as the authors comment - consistently included DD, ID , behavioral problems. Postnatal growth delay was observed in approximately half. Hypertelorism, ptosis, downslant of palpebral fissures, wide nasal bridge as low-set/posteriorly rotated ears were among the facial features observed (each in 3 or more subjects within this cohort). Together with short/webbed neck and abnormalities of skin (lentigines / CAL spots) and growth delay these led to clinical suspicion of Noonan s. or disorder of the same pathway in some. Congenital heart defects (ASD, mitral valve insufficiency, though not cardiomyopathy) occurred in 4/7. Bleeding diathesis and lymphedema were reported only once. MAPK1 encodes the mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (also known as ERK2) a serine/threonine kinase of the RAS-RAF-MEK-(MAPK/)ERK pathway. MAPK1 de novo variants were identified in all individuals following trio exome sequencing (and extensive previous genetic investigations which were non-diagnostic). The distribution of variants, as well as in silico/vitro/vivo studies suggest a GoF effect (boosted signal through the MAPK cascade. MAPK signaling also upregulated in Noonan syndrome). The authors comment that screening of 267 additional individuals with suspected RASopathy (without mutations in previously implicated genes) did not reveal other MAPK1 variants. Overall this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel with green rating. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.201 | PDE10A | Arina Puzriakova reviewed gene: PDE10A: Rating: AMBER; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: 27058446; Phenotypes: Dyskinesia, limb and orofacial, infantile-onset, 616921; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.117 | SKIV2L | Sarah Leigh Classified gene: SKIV2L as Red List (low evidence) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.117 | SKIV2L | Sarah Leigh Gene: skiv2l has been classified as Red List (Low Evidence). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.116 | SKIV2L | Sarah Leigh Publications for gene: SKIV2L were set to | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.101 | ALG14 | Sarah Leigh Added comment: Comment on list classification: Associated with Myasthenic syndrome, congenital, 15, without tubular aggregates 616227 in OMIM, but not associated with phenotype in Gen2Phen. At least 6 variants reported in at least 5 cases with varying phenotypes. PMID 23404334 reports compound heterozygous (p.P65L, P.R104*) sibs, who manifested with myasthenic syndromes, but did not have intellectural disability nor seizures and were 62 and 51 years old when reported. PMID 28733338 reports two compound heterozygous (p.D74N, pV141G), (p.D74N, p.R109Q) cases and a homozygous ((p.D74N), with early and lethal neurodegeneration with myasthenic and myopathic features, but the cases died before intellectual disability was manifiest. However, seizures were evident in two compound heterozygous families. PMID 30221345 reports a homozygous splicing variant in a case with intellectual disability and seizures. Functional studies were presented showing that this variant resulting in exon skipping, however, this was not completely prenetrant as wild type protein was detected at a low level in the patient. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.69 | TRAPPC4 | Rebecca Foulger Added comment: Comment on list classification: Added to panel and rated Green by Konstantinos Varvagiannis. Subsequent Green review by Zornitza Stark. Updated rating from Grey to Green: 7 children from 3 unrelated families with MIM:618741 reported by, Van Bergen et al. (2020) with a recurring homozygous splice site variant in TRAPPC4 resulting in a splice site alteration, the skipping of exon 3, a frameshift, and premature termination (Leu120AspfsTer9). The variant segregated within the disorder within the families and was only found in heterozygous state in gnomAD. Appropriate phenotype and cases just reach threshold for inclusion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.39 | NR4A2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis edited their review of gene: NR4A2: Added comment: Singh et al (2020 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41436-020-0815-4) provide details on the phenotype of 9 unrelated individuals with NR4A2 pathogenic variants (in almost all cases de novo). Features included hypotonia (in 6/9), DD (9/9), varying levels of ID (mild to severe in 8/8 for whom this information was available), seizures (6/9 - variable epilepsy phenotypes), behavioral problems (5/9 - with autism reported for one). Less frequent features incl. hypermobility (in 3), ataxia/movement disorder (in 3). 8 total pLoF and missense variants were identified as de novo events following trio exome sequencing with Sanger validation (7/8 variants). For 1(/8) individual with a stopgain variant, a single parental sample was available. A 9th individual was found to harbor a ~3.7 Mb 2q deletion spanning also other genes (which might also contribute to his phenotype of epilepsy). Only the effect of a variant affecting the splice-acceptor site was studied (c.865-1_865delGCinsAAAAAGGAGT - NM_006186.3) with RT-PCR demonstrating an out-of-frame skipping of exon 4. Another variant (NM_006186.3:c.325dup) found in a subject with DD, ID and epilepsy had also previously been reported in another individual with similar phenotype of epilepsy and ID (Ramos et al - PMID: 31428396 - the variant was de novo with other causes for his phenotype excluded). As discussed by Singh et al, NR4A2 encodes a steroid-thyroid-retinoid receptor which acts as a nuclear receptor transcription factor. The authors summarize previous reports on NR4A2 haploinsufficiency (NR4A2 has a pLI of 1 and HI score of 1.28% - Z-score is 2.24). The authors comment on mouse models suggesting a role of NR4A2 for dopaminergic neurons, and provide plausible explanations for the phenotype of ID/seizures.; Changed publications: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41436-020-0815-4, 31428396, 29770430, 30504930, 28544326, 27569545, 23554088, 28135719, 27479843, 25363768; Changed phenotypes: Generalized hypotonia, Global developmental delay, Intellectual disability, Seizures, Behavioral abnormality, Abnormality of movement, Joint hypermobility |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.35 | YIF1B |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: YIF1B was added gene: YIF1B was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: YIF1B was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: YIF1B were set to 32006098 Phenotypes for gene: YIF1B were set to Central hypotonia; Failure to thrive; Microcephaly; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Spasticity; Abnormality of movement Penetrance for gene: YIF1B were set to Complete Review for gene: YIF1B was set to GREEN Added comment: AlMuhaizea et al (2020 - PMID: 32006098) report on the phenotype of 6 individuals (from 5 families) with biallelic YIF1B truncating variants. Affected subjects presented hypotonia, failure to thrive, microcephaly (5/6), severe global DD and ID (as evident from best motor/language milestones achieved - Table S1) as well as features suggestive of a motor disorder (dystonia/spasticity/dyskinesia). Seizures were reported in 2 unrelated individuals (2/6). MRI abnormalities were observed in some with thin CC being a feature in 3. Variable initial investigations were performed including SNP CMA, MECP2, microcephaly / neurotransmitter disorders gene panel testing did not reveal P/LP variants. YIF1B variants were identified in 3 families within ROH. Following exome sequencing, affected individuals were found to be homozygous for truncating variants (4/5 families being consanguineous). The following 3 variants were identified (NM_001039672.2) : c.186dupT or p.Ala64fs / c.360_361insACAT or p.Gly121fs / c.598G>T or p.Glu200*. YIF1B encodes an intracellular transmembrane protein. It has been previously demonstrated that - similarly to other proteins of the Yip family being implicated in intracellular traffic between the Golgi - Yif1B is involved in the anterograde traffic pathway. Yif1B KO mice demonstrate a disorganized Golgi architecture in pyramidal hippocampal neurons (Alterio et al 2015 - PMID: 26077767). The rat ortholog interacts with serotonin receptor 1 (5-HT1AR) with colocalization of Yif1BB and 5-HT1AR in intermediate compartment vesicles and involvement of the former in intracellular trafficing/modulation of 5-HT1AR transport to dendrites (PMID cited: 18685031). Available mRNA and protein expression data (Protein Atlas) suggest that the gene is widely expressed in all tissues incl. neuronal cells. Immunochemistry data from the Human Brain Atlas also suggest that YIF1B is found in vesicles and localized to the Golgi apparatus. Immunohistochemistry in normal human brain tissue (cerebral cortex) demonstrated labeling of neuronal cells (Human Protein Atlas). Functional/network analysis of genes co-regulated with YIF1B based on available RNAseq data, suggest enrichement in in genes important for nervous system development and function. Please consider inclusion in other panels that may be relevant (e.g. microcephaly, etc). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.3 | RSPH3 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: RSPH3: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 32, MIM# 616481; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.3 | RSPH1 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: RSPH1: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 24, MIM# 615481; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.3 | MAPRE2 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: MAPRE2: Rating: GREEN; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: 26637975; Phenotypes: Symmetric circumferential skin creases, congenital, 2, MIM# 616734; Mode of inheritance: BOTH monoallelic and biallelic (but BIALLELIC mutations cause a more SEVERE disease form), autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.3 | SPAG1 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: SPAG1: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 28, MIM# 615505; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.3 | SKIV2L | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: SKIV2L: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Trichohepatoenteric syndrome 2, MIM# 614602; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | PDE10A |
Zornitza Stark gene: PDE10A was added gene: PDE10A was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Expert list Mode of inheritance for gene: PDE10A was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: PDE10A were set to 27058446 Phenotypes for gene: PDE10A were set to Dyskinesia, limb and orofacial, infantile-onset, MIM#616921 Review for gene: PDE10A was set to GREEN gene: PDE10A was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Two unrelated families and functional data (animal model). Note that allelic disorder, Striatal degeneration, autosomal dominant, MIM#616922, is caused by heterozygous variants and ID is not part of the phenotype. Sources: Expert list |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | LRRC6 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: LRRC6: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 19, MIM# 614935; Mode of inheritance: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | KCNMA1 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: KCNMA1: Rating: GREEN; Mode of pathogenicity: Other; Publications: 27567911, 29545233, 26195193, 31427379; Phenotypes: Cerebellar atrophy, developmental delay, and seizures, MIM# 617643, Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia, 3, with or without generalized epilepsy, MIM#609446; Mode of inheritance: MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | CHD1 |
Zornitza Stark gene: CHD1 was added gene: CHD1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Expert list Mode of inheritance for gene: CHD1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted Publications for gene: CHD1 were set to 28866611 Phenotypes for gene: CHD1 were set to Pilarowski-Bjornsson syndrome, MIM#617682 Mode of pathogenicity for gene: CHD1 was set to Other Review for gene: CHD1 was set to GREEN gene: CHD1 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Six unrelated individuals with heterozygous variants reported. Possible dominant negative mechanism: reported variants are missense, and an individual with a deletion did not have a neurological phenotype. Sources: Expert list |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | CCNO | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: CCNO: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 29, MIM# 615872; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | CCDC65 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: CCDC65: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 27, MIM# 615504; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | CCDC40 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: CCDC40: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 15, MIM# 613808; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | CCDC114 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: CCDC114: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 20, MIM# 615067; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | CCDC103 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: CCDC103: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 17, MIM# 614679; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | ADCY5 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: ADCY5: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Dyskinesia, familial, with facial myokymia, MIM#606703; Mode of inheritance: MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | TFE3 | Konstantinos Varvagiannis reviewed gene: TFE3: Rating: GREEN; Mode of pathogenicity: Other; Publications: 30595499, 31833172, https://doi.org/10.1126/scisignal.aax0926; Phenotypes: Global developmental delay, Intellectual disability, Abnormality of skin pigmentation, Coarse facial features, Seizures; Mode of inheritance: Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1135 | TRAPPC4 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: TRAPPC4 was added gene: TRAPPC4 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: TRAPPC4 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: TRAPPC4 were set to 31794024 Phenotypes for gene: TRAPPC4 were set to Feeding difficulties; Progressive microcephaly; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Spastic tetraparesis; Abnormality of the face; Scoliosis; Cortical visual impairment; Hearing impairment Penetrance for gene: TRAPPC4 were set to Complete Review for gene: TRAPPC4 was set to GREEN Added comment: Van Bergen et al. (2019 - PMID: 31794024) report on 7 affected individuals from 3 famillies (only 1 of which consanguineous), all homozygous for a TRAPPC4 splicing variant. Overlapping features included feeding difficulties, progressive microcephaly, severe to profound developmental disability (7/7 - DD also prior to the onset of seizures / regression also reported in 3), epilepsy (7/7 - onset in the first year), spastic quadriparesis. Other findings in some/few incl. scoliosis, cortical visual and hearing impairment. Some facial features were shared (eg. bitemporal narrowing, long philtrum, open mouth with thin tented upper lip, pointed chin, etc). Brain imaging demonstrated abnormalities in those performed (among others cerebral with/without cerebellar atrophy). Work-up prior to exome sequencing was normal (highly variable incl. metabolic testing, CMA, MECP2, CDKL5, mitochondrial depletion studies, etc). Exome of affected individuals (and parents +/- affected sibs in some families) revealed a homozygous TRAPPC4 splicing variant [NM_016146.5:c.454+3A>G / chr11:g.118890966A>G (hg19)]. Sanger sequencing confirmed variant in affecteds, heterozygosity in parents and compatible genotypes with disease status in sibs/other members. Families were of Caucasian/Turkish and French-Canadian ethnicities. SNP array to compare haplotypes between affecteds in 2 families did not reveal a shared haplotype (/founder effect) and the variant is present in gnomAD (68/281054 - no hmz) in many populations (European/Asian/African/Latino) [https://gnomad.broadinstitute.org/variant/11-118890966-A-G]. mRNA studies in fibroblasts from an affected individual confirmed the splicing defect (2 RT-PCR products corresponding to wt and a shorter due to skipping of exon 3, the latter further confirmed by Sanger sequencing. The shorter transcript is not present in controls). qPCR revealed that the normal transript in patient fibroblasts was present at 6% of the level observed in control fibroblasts (or 54% in the case of a heterozygote parent compared to controls). Western blot in patient fibroblasts, revealed presence of full-length protein in significantly reduced levels compared to fibroblasts from carrier parents or controls. There was no band using an antibody targeting the N-terminal region of the protein prior to exon 3, suggesting that NMD applies (skipping of ex3 is also predicted to lead to frameshift). TRAPPC4 encodes one of the core proteins of the TRAPP complex. Use of different accessory proteins leads to formation of 2 distinct complexes (TRAPPII / III). The complex has an important role in intracellular trafficking. Both TRAPPII & TRAPPIII have a function in the secretory pathway, while complex III has a role also in autophagy. Core proteins are important for the complex stability. The TRAPP complex serves as a GEF for Ypt/Rab GTPases [several refs in article]. Mutations in genes for other proteins of the complex lead to neurodevelopmental disorders with associated ID ('TRAPPopathies' used by the authors / TRAPPC12, C6B, C9 green in the current panel). Western blot suggested that levels of other TRAPP subunits (TRAPPC2 or C12) under denaturing conditions, although PAGE/size exclusion chromatography suggested that the levels of fully-assembled TRAPP complexes were lower in affected individuals. Studies in patient fibroblasts showed a secretory defect (between ER, Golgi and the plasma membrane) which was restored upon lentiviral transduction with wt TRAPPC4 construct. Basal and starvation-induced autophagy were also impaired in patient fibroblasts (increased LC3 marker and LC3-positive structures / impaired co-localization with lysosomes) partly due to defective autophagosome formation (/sealing). TRAPPC4 is the human orthologue of the yeast Trs23. In a yeast model of reduced Trs23 (due to temperature instability) the authors demonstrated impaired assembly of the TRAPP core. The yeast model recapitulated the autophagy as well as well as the secretory defect observed in patient fibroblasts. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1135 | SLC5A6 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: SLC5A6 encodes the sodium dependent multivitamin transporter (SMVT), a transporter of biotin, pantothenate and lipoate. The transporter has a major role in vitamin uptake in the digestive system (among others is the sole transporter for intestinal uptake of biotin which is not synthesized and but must be obtained from exogenous sources) as well as transport across the blood-brain barrier (SMVT being responsible for 89% of biotin transport) [several refs provided by Subramanian et al and Byrne et al]. 4 affected individuals from 3 families have been reported. Subramanian et al (2017 - PMID: 27904971) et al reported on a girl with feeding difficulties and failure to thrive (requiring nasogastric tube placement), microcephaly, DD (at 15m developmental age corresponding to 6m with features suggestive of spastic cerebral palsy), occurrence of multiple infections, osteoporosis and pathologic bone fractures. MRIs suggested brain atrophy, thin CC and hypoplasia of the pons. Metabolic (AA, OA) investigations and array-CGH were normal. Whole exome sequencing revealed presence of a missense (Arg123Leu - RefSeq not provided) and a nonsense (Arg94Ter) SLC5A6 variant. Serum biotin was normal although - at the time - the child was on parenteral and G-T nutrition. Following administration of biotin, pantothenic acid and lipoic acid the child demonstrated among others improved motor and verbal skills, head growth and normalization of immunoglobulin levels. Transfection of mutants in human derived intestinal HuTu-80 cells and brain U87 cells was carried out and a 3H-biotin assay showed no induction in biotin uptake confirming impaired functionality of the transporter. While wt protein displayed normal expression/membrane localization, Arg94Ter was poorly expressed with ectopic localization (cytoplasm). Arg123Leu was retained predominantly intracellularly, probably in the ER as was further supported by colocalization with DsRed-ER. Evidence from the literature is provided that deficiencies of the specific vitamins explain the clinical features (DD, microcephaly, immunological defect, osteopenia, etc). Schwantje et al (2019 - PMID: 31392107) described a girl with severe feeding problems, vomiting with blood (suspected Mallory-Weiss syndrome), poor weight gain and delayed gross motor development. The child presented an episode of gastroenteritis associated with reduced consciousness, circulatory insufficiency and metabolic derangement (hypoglycemia, severe metabolic acidosis, hyperammonemia, mild lactate elevation, ketonuria). Investigations some months prior to the admission (?) were suggestive of a metabolic disorder due to elevated plasma C3-carnitine, C5-OH-carnitine and elevated urinary excretion of 3-OH-isovaleric acid (biotinidase deficiency was considered in the DD but enzymatic activity was only marginally decreased). Biotin supplementation was initiated. Trio-exome sequencing (at 3yrs) demonstrated compound heterozygosity for 2 frameshift variants [NM_021095.2:c.422_423del / p.(Val141Alafs*34) and c.1865_1866del]. Following this result, increase of biotin supplementation and introduction of pantothenic acid, GI symptoms (incl. chronic diarrhea) resolved and the child displayed improved appetite and growth, yet a stable motor delay. The authors cite previous studies of conditional ko mice, displaying intestinal mucosal abnormalities and growth defects (similar to the child's problems), prevented by biotin and pantothenic acid supplementation. Byrne et al (2019 - PMID: 31754459) reported on a sibling pair with severe motor/speech developmental regression following a plateau (at 12m and 14m), development of ataxia and dyskinetic movements (both), seizures (one). Feeding difficulties, reflux and failure to thrive required N-G/gastrostomy feeding while both presented GI hemorrhage (in the case of the older sib, lethal). Other features in the youngest sib included brain MRI abnormalities (cerebral/cerebellar atrophy, thin CC, etc) and IgG deficiency. Biochemical, single-gene testing and mtDNA sequencing were not diagnostic. Exome in one, revealed presence of a frameshift [c.422_423del as above] and a missense variant (Arg400Thr). Sanger sequencing confirmed variants in both sibs and heterozygosity in parents. HeLa cells transfected with empty vector, wt or mut expression constructs confirmed significantly decreased 3H-biotin uptake for mut constructs compared to wt (and similar to empty vector). Parenteral triple vitamin replacement at the age of ~7 years resulted in improved overall condition, regain of some milestones, attenuation of vomiting, and resolution of peripheral neuropathy. Seizure were well-controlled (as was the case before treatment) despite persistence of epileptiform discharges. Again the authors cite studies of conditional (intestine-specific) SLC5A6 ko mice, with those viable (~1/3) demonstrating growth retardation, decreased boned density and GI abnormalities (similar to affected individuals). The phenotype could be rescued by oversupplementation of biotin and pantothenic acid (PMIDs cited: 23104561, 29669219). [Please consider inclusion in other relevant panels eg. metabolic disorders] Sources: Literature; to: SLC5A6 encodes the sodium dependent multivitamin transporter (SMVT), a transporter of biotin, pantothenate and lipoate. The transporter has a major role in vitamin uptake in the digestive system (among others is the sole transporter for intestinal uptake of biotin which is not synthesized but must be obtained from exogenous sources) as well as transport across the blood-brain barrier (SMVT being responsible for 89% of biotin transport) [several refs provided by Subramanian et al and Byrne et al]. 4 affected individuals from 3 families have been reported. Subramanian et al (2017 - PMID: 27904971) et al reported on a girl with feeding difficulties and failure to thrive (requiring nasogastric tube placement), microcephaly, DD (at 15m developmental age corresponding to 6m with features suggestive of spastic cerebral palsy), occurrence of multiple infections, osteoporosis and pathologic bone fractures. MRIs suggested brain atrophy, thin CC and hypoplasia of the pons. Metabolic (AA, OA) investigations and array-CGH were normal. Whole exome sequencing revealed presence of a missense (Arg123Leu - RefSeq not provided) and a nonsense (Arg94Ter) SLC5A6 variant. Serum biotin was normal although - at the time - the child was on parenteral and G-T nutrition. Following administration of biotin, pantothenic acid and lipoic acid the child demonstrated among others improved motor and verbal skills, head growth and normalization of immunoglobulin levels. Transfection of mutants in human derived intestinal HuTu-80 cells and brain U87 cells was carried out and a 3H-biotin assay showed no induction in biotin uptake confirming impaired functionality of the transporter. While wt protein displayed normal expression/membrane localization, Arg94Ter was poorly expressed with ectopic localization (cytoplasm). Arg123Leu was retained predominantly intracellularly, probably in the ER as was further supported by colocalization with DsRed-ER. Evidence from the literature is provided that deficiencies of the specific vitamins explain the clinical features (DD, microcephaly, immunological defect, osteopenia, etc). Schwantje et al (2019 - PMID: 31392107) described a girl with severe feeding problems, vomiting with blood (suspected Mallory-Weiss syndrome), poor weight gain and delayed gross motor development. The child presented an episode of gastroenteritis associated with reduced consciousness, circulatory insufficiency and metabolic derangement (hypoglycemia, severe metabolic acidosis, hyperammonemia, mild lactate elevation, ketonuria). Investigations some months prior to the admission (?) were suggestive of a metabolic disorder due to elevated plasma C3-carnitine, C5-OH-carnitine and elevated urinary excretion of 3-OH-isovaleric acid (biotinidase deficiency was considered in the DD but enzymatic activity was only marginally decreased). Biotin supplementation was initiated. Trio-exome sequencing (at 3yrs) demonstrated compound heterozygosity for 2 frameshift variants [NM_021095.2:c.422_423del / p.(Val141Alafs*34) and c.1865_1866del]. Following this result, increase of biotin supplementation and introduction of pantothenic acid, GI symptoms (incl. chronic diarrhea) resolved and the child displayed improved appetite and growth, yet a stable motor delay. The authors cite previous studies of conditional ko mice, displaying intestinal mucosal abnormalities and growth defects (similar to the child's problems), prevented by biotin and pantothenic acid supplementation. Byrne et al (2019 - PMID: 31754459) reported on a sibling pair with severe motor/speech developmental regression following a plateau (at 12m and 14m), development of ataxia and dyskinetic movements (both), seizures (one). Feeding difficulties, reflux and failure to thrive required N-G/gastrostomy feeding while both presented GI hemorrhage (in the case of the older sib, lethal). Other features in the youngest sib included brain MRI abnormalities (cerebral/cerebellar atrophy, thin CC, etc) and IgG deficiency. Biochemical, single-gene testing and mtDNA sequencing were not diagnostic. Exome in one, revealed presence of a frameshift [c.422_423del as above] and a missense variant (Arg400Thr). Sanger sequencing confirmed variants in both sibs and heterozygosity in parents. HeLa cells transfected with empty vector, wt or mut expression constructs confirmed significantly decreased 3H-biotin uptake for mut constructs compared to wt (and similar to empty vector). Parenteral triple vitamin replacement at the age of ~7 years resulted in improved overall condition, regain of some milestones, attenuation of vomiting, and resolution of peripheral neuropathy. Seizure were well-controlled (as was the case before treatment) despite persistence of epileptiform discharges. Again the authors cite studies of conditional (intestine-specific) SLC5A6 ko mice, with those viable (~1/3) demonstrating growth retardation, decreased boned density and GI abnormalities (similar to affected individuals). The phenotype could be rescued by oversupplementation of biotin and pantothenic acid (PMIDs cited: 23104561, 29669219). [Please consider inclusion in other relevant panels eg. metabolic disorders] Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1135 | SLC5A6 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: SLC5A6 was added gene: SLC5A6 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SLC5A6 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: SLC5A6 were set to 27904971; 31392107; 31754459; 23104561; 29669219 Phenotypes for gene: SLC5A6 were set to Feeding difficulties; Failure to thrive; Global developmental delay; Developmental regression; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Microcephaly; Cerebral atrophy; Abnormality of the corpus callosum; Vomiting; Chronic diarrhea; Gastrointestinal hemorrhage; Abnormal immunoglobulin level; Osteopenia; Abnormality of metabolism/homeostasis Penetrance for gene: SLC5A6 were set to Complete Review for gene: SLC5A6 was set to GREEN Added comment: SLC5A6 encodes the sodium dependent multivitamin transporter (SMVT), a transporter of biotin, pantothenate and lipoate. The transporter has a major role in vitamin uptake in the digestive system (among others is the sole transporter for intestinal uptake of biotin which is not synthesized and but must be obtained from exogenous sources) as well as transport across the blood-brain barrier (SMVT being responsible for 89% of biotin transport) [several refs provided by Subramanian et al and Byrne et al]. 4 affected individuals from 3 families have been reported. Subramanian et al (2017 - PMID: 27904971) et al reported on a girl with feeding difficulties and failure to thrive (requiring nasogastric tube placement), microcephaly, DD (at 15m developmental age corresponding to 6m with features suggestive of spastic cerebral palsy), occurrence of multiple infections, osteoporosis and pathologic bone fractures. MRIs suggested brain atrophy, thin CC and hypoplasia of the pons. Metabolic (AA, OA) investigations and array-CGH were normal. Whole exome sequencing revealed presence of a missense (Arg123Leu - RefSeq not provided) and a nonsense (Arg94Ter) SLC5A6 variant. Serum biotin was normal although - at the time - the child was on parenteral and G-T nutrition. Following administration of biotin, pantothenic acid and lipoic acid the child demonstrated among others improved motor and verbal skills, head growth and normalization of immunoglobulin levels. Transfection of mutants in human derived intestinal HuTu-80 cells and brain U87 cells was carried out and a 3H-biotin assay showed no induction in biotin uptake confirming impaired functionality of the transporter. While wt protein displayed normal expression/membrane localization, Arg94Ter was poorly expressed with ectopic localization (cytoplasm). Arg123Leu was retained predominantly intracellularly, probably in the ER as was further supported by colocalization with DsRed-ER. Evidence from the literature is provided that deficiencies of the specific vitamins explain the clinical features (DD, microcephaly, immunological defect, osteopenia, etc). Schwantje et al (2019 - PMID: 31392107) described a girl with severe feeding problems, vomiting with blood (suspected Mallory-Weiss syndrome), poor weight gain and delayed gross motor development. The child presented an episode of gastroenteritis associated with reduced consciousness, circulatory insufficiency and metabolic derangement (hypoglycemia, severe metabolic acidosis, hyperammonemia, mild lactate elevation, ketonuria). Investigations some months prior to the admission (?) were suggestive of a metabolic disorder due to elevated plasma C3-carnitine, C5-OH-carnitine and elevated urinary excretion of 3-OH-isovaleric acid (biotinidase deficiency was considered in the DD but enzymatic activity was only marginally decreased). Biotin supplementation was initiated. Trio-exome sequencing (at 3yrs) demonstrated compound heterozygosity for 2 frameshift variants [NM_021095.2:c.422_423del / p.(Val141Alafs*34) and c.1865_1866del]. Following this result, increase of biotin supplementation and introduction of pantothenic acid, GI symptoms (incl. chronic diarrhea) resolved and the child displayed improved appetite and growth, yet a stable motor delay. The authors cite previous studies of conditional ko mice, displaying intestinal mucosal abnormalities and growth defects (similar to the child's problems), prevented by biotin and pantothenic acid supplementation. Byrne et al (2019 - PMID: 31754459) reported on a sibling pair with severe motor/speech developmental regression following a plateau (at 12m and 14m), development of ataxia and dyskinetic movements (both), seizures (one). Feeding difficulties, reflux and failure to thrive required N-G/gastrostomy feeding while both presented GI hemorrhage (in the case of the older sib, lethal). Other features in the youngest sib included brain MRI abnormalities (cerebral/cerebellar atrophy, thin CC, etc) and IgG deficiency. Biochemical, single-gene testing and mtDNA sequencing were not diagnostic. Exome in one, revealed presence of a frameshift [c.422_423del as above] and a missense variant (Arg400Thr). Sanger sequencing confirmed variants in both sibs and heterozygosity in parents. HeLa cells transfected with empty vector, wt or mut expression constructs confirmed significantly decreased 3H-biotin uptake for mut constructs compared to wt (and similar to empty vector). Parenteral triple vitamin replacement at the age of ~7 years resulted in improved overall condition, regain of some milestones, attenuation of vomiting, and resolution of peripheral neuropathy. Seizure were well-controlled (as was the case before treatment) despite persistence of epileptiform discharges. Again the authors cite studies of conditional (intestine-specific) SLC5A6 ko mice, with those viable (~1/3) demonstrating growth retardation, decreased boned density and GI abnormalities (similar to affected individuals). The phenotype could be rescued by oversupplementation of biotin and pantothenic acid (PMIDs cited: 23104561, 29669219). [Please consider inclusion in other relevant panels eg. metabolic disorders] Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1122 | TMX2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis edited their review of gene: TMX2: Added comment: A recent report by Vandervore, Schot et al. following the previous review (Am J Hum Genet. 2019 Nov 12 - PMID: 31735293), provides further evidence that biallelic TMX2 mutations cause malformations of cortical development, microcephaly, DD and ID and epilepsy. As a result this gene should probably be considered for inclusion in the ID/epilepsy panels with green rating. Overall, 14 affected subjects from 10 unrelated families are reported in the aforementioned study. The majority had severe DD/ID (failure to achieve milestones, absent speech/ambulation and signs of cerebral palsy) with few having a somewhat milder impairment. 12 (of the 14) presented with epilepsy (spasms, myoclonic seizures, focal seizures with/without generalization or generalized tonic-clonic seizures) with onset most often in early infancy. Upon brain MRI (in 12 individuals), 5 presented polymicrogyria, 2 others pachygyria, 4 with brain atrophy, etc. All individuals were found to harbor biallelic TMX2 mutations by exome sequencing while previous investigations in several had ruled out alternative causes (infections, metabolic or chromosomal anomalies). Missense variants, an in-frame deletion as well as pLoF (stopgain/frameshift) variants were reported. [NM_015959.3 used as ref below]. The effect of variants was supported by mRNA studies, eg. RT-qPCR/allele specific RT-qPCR. The latter proved reduced expression for a frameshift variant (c.391dup / p.Leu131Profs*6) most likely due to NMD. Total mRNA levels were also 23% lower in an individual compound htz for a missense variant and a stopgain one localized in the last exon (c.757C>T / p.Arg253*). As for the previously reported c.614G>A (p.Arg205Gln), affecting the last nucleotide of exon 6, total mRNA in skin fibroblasts from a homozygous individual was not significantly decreased. RNA-Seq however demonstrated the presence of 4 different transcripts (roughly 25% each), one representing the regular mRNA, one with intron 6 retention (also present at low levels in healthy individuals), one with loss of 11 nucleotides within exon 6 and a fourth one due to in-frame skipping of exon 6. *To the best of my understanding : Thioredoxin (TRX)-related transmembrane proteins (TMX) belong to the broader family of oxidoreductases of protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) having an important role in protein folding. Study of the data from the Allen Human Brain Atlas suggest relevant fetal expression also increasing during postnatal life. As RNA-seq was carried out for 2 individuals, GO analysis suggested that the most deregulated clusters of genes are implicated in post-translational protein modifications (as would be expected for PDIs), membranes and synapse while pathway analysis suggested that relevant categories were inhibited eg. nervous system development/function and cell growth/proliferation/survival. Upon transfection of HEK293T cells, exogenous TMX2 was shown to co-localize with calnexin (CNX) to the (ER) mitochondria-associated-membrane. Mass-spectrometry based analysis of co-immunoprecipitated proteins confirmed interaction with CNX but also other regulators of calcium homeostasis, mitochondrial membrane components and respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase. Study of the mitochondrial activity of TMX2-deficient fibroblasts suggested reduced respiratory reserve capacity, compensated by increased glycolytic activity. TMX2 occurs in both reduced and oxidized monomeric form. It also forms (homo)dimers with the ratio of dimers/monomers increasing under conditions of oxidative stress. Variant TMX2 increased propensity to form dimers, thus mimicking increased oxidative state. This was observed under stress but also under native conditions. ---------; Changed rating: GREEN |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1102 | DMXL2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: This gene can be considered for upgrade to green rating (ID and epilepsy with >=4 relevant individuals/families/variants and >=2 studies, role of the protein, effect of variants in most cases demonstrated, phenotypic similarities with other disorders affecting autophagy, some evidence from animal models, etc). Rare heterozygous variants disrupting DMXL2 (intragenic losses/gains, SNVs, CNVs affecting also additional genes) have been reported in individuals with variable neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD and ID) or psychiatric phenotypes [Costain et al. 2019 - PMID: 30732576 - summarized in Table 1]. (Highly) variable expressivity and possibly incomplete penetrance were proposed in the respective study. As a result evidence for ID/seizures due to monoallelic variants appears to be relatively limited. DD, ID and (probably) epilepsy appear however to be features in several individuals with biallelic pathogenic variants as summarized in the studies below. OMIM recently added a relevant entry with the DMXL2-associated phenotypes being the following: - Epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 81; EIEE81 - 618663 (AD) [based on refs 2,3] - ?Deafness, autosomal dominant 71 - 617605 (AD) [DD/ID/seizures are not part of the phenotype] - ?Polyendocrine-polyneuropathy syndrome - 616113 (AR) [based on ref1] DMXL2 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P. In SysID it is listed as a candidate ID gene based on the report by Tata et al (ref1). This gene is included in some gene panels for ID. [1] Tata el al. (2014 - PMID: 25248098) reported on 3 sibs born to consanguineous Senegalese parents, presenting with a progressive endocrine and neurodevelopmental disorder. Features incl. incomplete puberty, central hypothyroidism, abnormal glucose regulation, moderate ID (3/3) and peripheral polyneuropathy. Seizures were not part of the phenotype. Linkage analysis suggested 2 candidate regions on chromosomes 13 and 15 with a LOD score of 2.5. High throughput sequencing of genes within these regions (~500) in an affected member and parent revealed a 15 bp in-frame deletion of DMXL2 (NM_015263.4:c.5827_5841del / p.Asp1943_Ser1947del). Sanger sequencing of other affected and unaffected members supported AR inheritance. RT-qPCR demonstrated that DMXL2 mRNA levels in blood lymphocytes were significantly lower in homozygous patients compared to heterozygous or wt family members or controls. The authors demonstrated that the encoded protein (rabconnectin-3a) is a synaptic protein (expressed in exocytosis vesicles) at the ends of axons of GnRH producing neurons. Neuron-specific deletion of one allele in mice resulted in delayed puberty and very low fertility. Adult mice had lower number of GnRH neurons in hypothalamus. siRNA-mediated downregulation of Dmxl2 expression in an insulin-secreting cell line resulted in only slight insulin secretion in response to augmenting concentrations of glucose, providing evidence of involvement of the protein in control of regulated insulin secretion. ----------- [2] Maddirevula et al. (2019 - PMID: 30237576) reported briefly on a 36 months old boy, born to consanguineous parents, homozygous for a frameshift DMXL2 variant [individual 17-3220 | NM_001174117.1:c.4349_4350insTTACATGA or p.(Glu1450Aspfs*23)]. Features included focal seizures (onset at the age of 3m) with subsequent global DD, absent eye contact, cerebral atrophy and macrocephaly. This individual was identified following re-evaluation of exome data in a database of ~1550 exomes specifically for homozygous variants that would have been classified earlier as LP/P if the respective gene had sufficient evidence for association with a disorder. The family was not reported to have other affected members. As the authors noted, the boy was not known to have the multi-endocrine abnormalities reported by Tata et al. There are no additional information provided (eg. on confirmation of variants, etc). ----------- [3] Esposito et al. (2019 - PMID: 31688942) report on 3 sibling pairs (all 3 families unrelated) with biallelic DMXL2 mutations and summarize previous evidence on the gene and the DMXL2-related phenotypes. All presented a highly similar phenotype of Ohtahara syndrome (seizures with onset in the first days of life, tonic/myoclonic/occasionaly focal, burst-suppression upon EEG), profound DD/ID, quadriparesis, sensorineural hearing loss and presence of dysmorphic features. Sibs from 2 families presented evidence of peripheral polyneuropathy. Early brain MRIs revealed thin CC and hypomyelination in all, with later scans suggestive of gray and white matter shrinkage with leukoencephalopathy. None achieved developmental skills following birth with 5/6 deceased by the age of 9 years. Exome sequencing revealed biallelic DMXL2 variants in all, with compatible parental segregation studies (NM_015263.3): - Fam1 (2 sibs) : c.5135C>T (p.Ala1712Val) in trans with c.4478C>G (p.Ser1493*) - Fam2 (2 sibs) : homozygosity for c.4478C>A (p.Ser1493*) - Fam3 (2 sibs) : homozygosity for c.7518-1G>A Heterozygous parents (aged 39-59) did not exhibit hearing impairment [report of a single multigenerational family by Chen et al (2017 - PMID: 27657680) where a heterozygous missense variant segregated with hearing loss - respective OMIM entry: ?Deafness, autosomal dominant 71 - 617605]. In patients' fibroblasts, effect of the variants on mRNA/protein expression was demonstrated with mRNA expressed only in a patient from family 1, and degraded/absent for the 2 stopgain SNVs affecting codon 1493. Skipping of ex31 leading to frameshift/introduction of a PTC was shown for the splice variant (p.Trp2508Argfs*4 secondary to c.7518-1G>A). Protein was also absent upon western-blot. DMXL2 encodes a vesicular protein, DmX-Like protein 2 or rabconnectin-3a (cited Tata et al). The gene is expressed in brain ( https://www.gtexportal.org/home/gene/DMXL2 ). As Esposito et al comment, it is known to regulate the trafficking and activity of v-ATPase the latter having a role in acidifying intracellular organelles and promoting endosomal maturation (cited PMIDs : 25248098, 19758563, 22875945, 24802872). In line with this, staining of patients' fibroblasts using the acidotropic dye LysoTracker demonstrated increased signal, reversed by re-expression of DMXL2 protein. Overall an acidic shift in pH with impairment of lysosomal structures and function was suggested. The authors provided additional evidence for altered lysosomal function and associated autophagy with accumulation of autophagy receptors (eg p62) and substrates (polyubiquitinated proteins). Vacuolization and accumulation of atypical fusion-like structures was shown upon ultrastractural analysis. shRNA-mediated downregulation/silencing of Dmxl2 in mouse hippocampal neurons resulted also in altered lysosomal structures and defective autophagy. The neurons exhibited impaired neurite elongation and synapse formation. The authors suggest similarities with Vici syndrome, where biallelic EPG5 mutations result in autophagic defects and clinical manifestations of DD/ID/epilepsy. Dmxl2 homozygous ko mice display embryonic lethality with heterozygous mice displaying macrocephaly and corpus callosum dysplasia (cited PMIDs: 25248098, 30735494) .; to: This gene can be considered for upgrade to green rating (ID and epilepsy with >=4 relevant individuals/families/variants and >=2 studies, role of the protein, effect of variants in most cases demonstrated, phenotypic similarities with other disorders affecting autophagy, some evidence from animal models, etc). Rare heterozygous variants disrupting DMXL2 (intragenic losses/gains, SNVs, CNVs affecting also additional genes) have been reported in individuals with variable neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD and ID) or psychiatric phenotypes [Costain et al. 2019 - PMID: 30732576 - summarized in Table 1]. (Highly) variable expressivity and possibly incomplete penetrance were proposed in the respective study. As a result evidence for ID/seizures due to monoallelic variants appears to be relatively limited. DD, ID and (probably) epilepsy appear however to be features in several individuals with biallelic pathogenic variants as summarized in the studies below. OMIM recently added a relevant entry with the DMXL2-associated phenotypes being the following: - Epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 81; EIEE81 - 618663 (AR) [based on refs 2,3] - ?Deafness, autosomal dominant 71 - 617605 (AD) [DD/ID/seizures are not part of the phenotype] - ?Polyendocrine-polyneuropathy syndrome - 616113 (AR) [based on ref1] DMXL2 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P. In SysID it is listed as a candidate ID gene based on the report by Tata et al (ref1). This gene is included in some gene panels for ID. [1] Tata el al. (2014 - PMID: 25248098) reported on 3 sibs born to consanguineous Senegalese parents, presenting with a progressive endocrine and neurodevelopmental disorder. Features incl. incomplete puberty, central hypothyroidism, abnormal glucose regulation, moderate ID (3/3) and peripheral polyneuropathy. Seizures were not part of the phenotype. Linkage analysis suggested 2 candidate regions on chromosomes 13 and 15 with a LOD score of 2.5. High throughput sequencing of genes within these regions (~500) in an affected member and parent revealed a 15 bp in-frame deletion of DMXL2 (NM_015263.4:c.5827_5841del / p.Asp1943_Ser1947del). Sanger sequencing of other affected and unaffected members supported AR inheritance. RT-qPCR demonstrated that DMXL2 mRNA levels in blood lymphocytes were significantly lower in homozygous patients compared to heterozygous or wt family members or controls. The authors demonstrated that the encoded protein (rabconnectin-3a) is a synaptic protein (expressed in exocytosis vesicles) at the ends of axons of GnRH producing neurons. Neuron-specific deletion of one allele in mice resulted in delayed puberty and very low fertility. Adult mice had lower number of GnRH neurons in hypothalamus. siRNA-mediated downregulation of Dmxl2 expression in an insulin-secreting cell line resulted in only slight insulin secretion in response to augmenting concentrations of glucose, providing evidence of involvement of the protein in control of regulated insulin secretion. ----------- [2] Maddirevula et al. (2019 - PMID: 30237576) reported briefly on a 36 months old boy, born to consanguineous parents, homozygous for a frameshift DMXL2 variant [individual 17-3220 | NM_001174117.1:c.4349_4350insTTACATGA or p.(Glu1450Aspfs*23)]. Features included focal seizures (onset at the age of 3m) with subsequent global DD, absent eye contact, cerebral atrophy and macrocephaly. This individual was identified following re-evaluation of exome data in a database of ~1550 exomes specifically for homozygous variants that would have been classified earlier as LP/P if the respective gene had sufficient evidence for association with a disorder. The family was not reported to have other affected members. As the authors noted, the boy was not known to have the multi-endocrine abnormalities reported by Tata et al. There are no additional information provided (eg. on confirmation of variants, etc). ----------- [3] Esposito et al. (2019 - PMID: 31688942) report on 3 sibling pairs (all 3 families unrelated) with biallelic DMXL2 mutations and summarize previous evidence on the gene and the DMXL2-related phenotypes. All presented a highly similar phenotype of Ohtahara syndrome (seizures with onset in the first days of life, tonic/myoclonic/occasionaly focal, burst-suppression upon EEG), profound DD/ID, quadriparesis, sensorineural hearing loss and presence of dysmorphic features. Sibs from 2 families presented evidence of peripheral polyneuropathy. Early brain MRIs revealed thin CC and hypomyelination in all, with later scans suggestive of gray and white matter shrinkage with leukoencephalopathy. None achieved developmental skills following birth with 5/6 deceased by the age of 9 years. Exome sequencing revealed biallelic DMXL2 variants in all, with compatible parental segregation studies (NM_015263.3): - Fam1 (2 sibs) : c.5135C>T (p.Ala1712Val) in trans with c.4478C>G (p.Ser1493*) - Fam2 (2 sibs) : homozygosity for c.4478C>A (p.Ser1493*) - Fam3 (2 sibs) : homozygosity for c.7518-1G>A Heterozygous parents (aged 39-59) did not exhibit hearing impairment [report of a single multigenerational family by Chen et al (2017 - PMID: 27657680) where a heterozygous missense variant segregated with hearing loss - respective OMIM entry: ?Deafness, autosomal dominant 71 - 617605]. In patients' fibroblasts, effect of the variants on mRNA/protein expression was demonstrated with mRNA expressed only in a patient from family 1, and degraded/absent for the 2 stopgain SNVs affecting codon 1493. Skipping of ex31 leading to frameshift/introduction of a PTC was shown for the splice variant (p.Trp2508Argfs*4 secondary to c.7518-1G>A). Protein was also absent upon western-blot. DMXL2 encodes a vesicular protein, DmX-Like protein 2 or rabconnectin-3a (cited Tata et al). The gene is expressed in brain ( https://www.gtexportal.org/home/gene/DMXL2 ). As Esposito et al comment, it is known to regulate the trafficking and activity of v-ATPase the latter having a role in acidifying intracellular organelles and promoting endosomal maturation (cited PMIDs : 25248098, 19758563, 22875945, 24802872). In line with this, staining of patients' fibroblasts using the acidotropic dye LysoTracker demonstrated increased signal, reversed by re-expression of DMXL2 protein. Overall an acidic shift in pH with impairment of lysosomal structures and function was suggested. The authors provided additional evidence for altered lysosomal function and associated autophagy with accumulation of autophagy receptors (eg p62) and substrates (polyubiquitinated proteins). Vacuolization and accumulation of atypical fusion-like structures was shown upon ultrastractural analysis. shRNA-mediated downregulation/silencing of Dmxl2 in mouse hippocampal neurons resulted also in altered lysosomal structures and defective autophagy. The neurons exhibited impaired neurite elongation and synapse formation. The authors suggest similarities with Vici syndrome, where biallelic EPG5 mutations result in autophagic defects and clinical manifestations of DD/ID/epilepsy. Dmxl2 homozygous ko mice display embryonic lethality with heterozygous mice displaying macrocephaly and corpus callosum dysplasia (cited PMIDs: 25248098, 30735494) . |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1098 | SCAMP5 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: SCAMP5 was added gene: SCAMP5 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SCAMP5 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: SCAMP5 were set to 31439720; 20071347 Phenotypes for gene: SCAMP5 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Behavioral abnormality Penetrance for gene: SCAMP5 were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: SCAMP5 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: SCAMP5 was set to AMBER Added comment: PMID: 31439720 (Hubert et al. 2019) reported on 2 unrelated individuals with severe ID, seizures behavioral and brain MRI abnormalities (white matter hyperintensity and mesial temporal sclorosis), both harboring the same missense SCAMP5 mutation as a de novo event (NM_001178111.1:c.538G>T or p.Gly180Trp). Previously aCGH +/- metabolic workup were non diagnostic. The occurrence of the same de novo variant in both as well as the similar presentation (incl. MRI images) suggested SCAMP5 as the most probable candidate gene, despite presence of few other variants in both. SCAMP5 is highly expressed in brain (https://www.proteinatlas.org/ENSG00000198794-SCAMP5) and previous studies have suggested a role in synaptic vesicle trafficking (PMIDs cited: 29562188, 25057210, etc). Cultured skin fibroblasts from affected individuals failed to express SCAMP5. Scamp is the Drosophila orthologue, with previous studies having demonstrated that mutants display defects in climbing, olfactory-assisted memory and susceptibility to heat induced seizures (PMIDs cited: 25478561, 19144841). Expression of the Scamp Gly302Trp variant in Drosophila ('equivalent' to the SCAMP5 Gly180Trp) revealed strongly reduced levels for the variant compared with wt upon Western Blot, either due to reduced expression or due to increased turnover. Overall the effect of Gly302Trp expression was similar to Scamp knockdown by RNAi (eg. rough eye phenotype, reduced ability to climb the walls of a graded tube after tapping, less/no flies reaching adult stage) but significantly different compared to wt. As a result, a dominant-negative effect was presumed. ---------- PMID: 20071347 (Castermans et al. 2010) is cited as a previous report of a relevant affected individual. In this study a 40 y.o. male with early DD, mild ID (IQ of 63) and ASD was found to harbor a de novo apparently balanced t(1;15) translocation affecting CLIC4 and PPCDC (both not associated with ID). [1-Mb resolution aCGH revealed no relevant CNVs]. Studies were however focused on SCAMP5 given that the gene is located downstream of / proximal to PPCDC, has brain-enriched expression as well as involvement in synaptic trafficking and demonstrated: - Less than 50% expression upon quantitative RT-PCR in patients leukocytes, compared to control. - Silencing and overexpression of Scamp5 in mouse β-TC3 cells resulted in increased and suppressed respectively secretion of large dense-core vesicles (LDCVs). - Given conservation of some components involved in secretion of dense core granules (DCGs) in platelets and LDCVs in neuronal cells, study of patient platelets - where SCAMP5 was confirmed to be expressed - suggested an altered pattern of DCGs. ---------- SCAMP5 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM/G2P/SysID and not commonly included in gene panels for ID. ---------- Overall, this gene could be considered for inclusion in the ID and epilepsy panels probably with amber (# of unrelated individuals, 1 recurrent de novo variant and 1 regulatory effect, gene expressed in brain with a role in synaptic vesicle trafficking) or red rating (pending further evidence). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1098 | FAM160B1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: FAM160B1 was added gene: FAM160B1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: FAM160B1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: FAM160B1 were set to 27431290; 31353455 Phenotypes for gene: FAM160B1 were set to Central hypotonia; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: FAM160B1 were set to Complete Review for gene: FAM160B1 was set to AMBER Added comment: Anazi et al. (2017 - PMID: 27431290) in a study of 337 subjects with ID, reported on a consanguineous family (15DG2696) with 3 affected sibs. The proband, a 7 y.o. boy had hypotonia, DD, mild ID (IQ of 69), some facial dysmorphic features as well as increased skin elasticity and joint hypermobility. Initial investigations included metabolic testing for OA and CDGs, FMR1 and aCGH. A 4 y.o. sister and a 3 y.o. brother of the proband had similar presentation of DD. Exome sequencing, autozygosity mapping and segregation studies suggested a FAM160B1 hmz missense SNV as the likely causal variant (NM_001135051.1:c.248T>C or p.Leu83Pro). There were no other candidate variants. As the encoded protein has a yet unknown function, with uncertain in silico 3D modeling, the authors speculated disruption of helices affecting fold/(ligand binding) function as the underlying effect of this variant. Mavioğlu et al. (2019 - PMID: 31353455) reported on a 38 y.o. female with history of motor and language delay, severe ID, ataxia, behavioral abrnormalities as well as some dysmorphic features. This individual was born to consanguineous parents (2nd cousins). There was history of a deceased, similarly affected sib. Initial investigations included metabolic work-up (plasma AA, urinary OA) and karyotyping. SNP genotyping in the family (parents, affected sib, 3 unaffected sibs) and multipoint linkage analysis for AR inheritance, yielded a maximum LOD score of 2.15. Selection of homozygous regions unique to the patient (but not present in unaffected sibs) did not suggest any known ID gene. Exome sequencing of the proband, with analysis of the variants in candidate regions revealed a homozygous stopgain SNV (NM_020940.4:c.115G>T or p.Glu39*) as the best candidate variant (with few others not considered to be relevant). FAM160B1 has a pLI of 1, LoF variants in public databases have MAFs below 0.000034 with no recorded homozygotes. In silico predictions suggested a deleterious effect (CADD score of 40, etc). The previous report by Anazi and fulfilment of the ACMG criteria for its classification of this variant as pathogenic led to its consideration as causal of the patient's phenotype. Study of the expression of the 2 isoforms of the gene (isoform1: NM_020940, 2:NM_001135051) revealed that the first is ubiquitously expressed and the second only in testes. [To my understanding the 2 isoforms seem to differ only in their last exon, the 2 reported variants affecting both isoforms - http://genome.ucsc.edu/cgi-bin/hgTracks?db=hg19&lastVirtModeType=default&lastVirtModeExtraState=&virtModeType=default&virtMode=0&nonVirtPosition=&position=chr10%3A116577123%2D116663023&hgsid=777553295_dPP9DgaheaF82gTRTfZO6XS5lEzA ] The function of this gene remains unknown. Animal models/phenotypes are probably not available. There is no associated phenotype in OMIM/G2P. SysID lists FAM160B1 as a candidate ID gene. FAM160B1 is not commonly included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories. As a result this gene can be considered for inclusion in the current panel probably with amber (2 families/variants, variable ID as a feature) or red rating pending further evidence (given the partial phenotypic overlap, unknown function of the gene, variants not further studied, no animal models). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1098 | AP1B1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: AP1B1 was added gene: AP1B1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: AP1B1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: AP1B1 were set to 31630788; 31630791 Phenotypes for gene: AP1B1 were set to Failure to thrive; Abnormality of the skin; Hearing abnormality; Abnormality of copper homeostasis; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability Penetrance for gene: AP1B1 were set to Complete Review for gene: AP1B1 was set to AMBER Added comment: Boyden et al. (2019 - PMID: 31630788) and Alsaif et al (2019 - PMID: 31630791) report on the phenotype related to biallelic AP1B1 mutations. Common features included failure to thrive, ichthyosis (with variable palmoplantar keratoderma/erythroderma/abnormal hair) and hearing loss. Each study focused on different additional features eg. thrombocytopenia or photophobia in all individuals reported by Boyden et al, while Alsaif et al. focused on abnormal copper metabolism (low plasma copper and ceruloplasmin) observed in all 3 affected individuals and enteropathy/hepatopathy observed in 2 sibs. DD was observed in all 3 individuals (2 families) reported by Alsaif et al. and patient 424 reported by Boyden et al. ID was noted in all individuals of relevant age (2 from 2 families) in the study by Alsaif. Boyden commented that ID is not part of the phenotype. The adult (424) - despite his early DD - was noted to have normal intellect and had graduated college. The other patient (1325) was last followed up at 11 months (still DD was not reported). AP1B1 encodes one of the large subunits (β1) of the adaptor protein complex 1. Each of the AP complexes is a heterotetramer composed of two large (one of γ, α, δ, ε and β1-β4 for AP-1 to AP-4 respectively), one medium (μ1-μ4) and one small (σ1-σ4) adaptin subunit. The complex is involved in vesicle-mediated transport. Variants were confirmed in probands and carrier parents (NM_001127.3): Boyden Pat424 (33y) : c.430T>C (p.Cys144Arg) in trans with c.2335delC (p.Leu779Serfs*26) Boyden Pat1325 (11m) [consanguineous Ashkenazi Jewish family] : homozygosity for c.2374G>T (p.Glu792*) Alsaif sibs P1,P2 (4y4m, 1y5m) [consanguineous - Pakistani origin] : homozygous for a chr22 75 kb deletion spanning only the promoter and ex1-2 of AP1B1 Alsaif P3 (4y6m) [consanguineous - Saudi origin] : homozygous for a c.38-1G>A Variant / additional studies : 22q 75-kb deletion: PCR deletion mapping and Sanger delineated the breakpoints of the 22q12.2 del to chr22:29758984-29815476 (hg?). Complete absence of transcript upon RT-PCR (mRNA from fibrolasts). Splicing variant (c.38-1G>A): RT-PCR confirmed replacement of the normal transcript by an aberrant harboring a 1 bp deletion (r.40del). Stopgain variant (c.2374G>T): Western blot demonstrated loss of AP1B1 (and marked reduction also for AP1G1) in cultured keratinocytes of the homozygous patient. Loss-of-function is the effect predicted by variants. Vesicular defects were observed in keratinocytes of an affected individual (homozygous for the nonsense variant). Rescue of these vesicular defects upon transduction with wt AP1B1 lentiviral construct confirmed the LoF effect. [Boyden et al.] ATP7A and ATP7B, two copper transporters, have been shown to depend on AP-1 for their trafficking. Similar to MEDNIK syndrome, caused by mutations in AP1S1 and having an overlapping phenotype with AP1B1 (also including hypocupremia and hypoceruloplasminemia), fibroblasts from 2 affected individuals (from different families) demonstrated abnormal ATP7A trafficking. [Alsaif et al.] Proteomic analysis of clathrin coated vesicles (2 ind from 2 fam) demonstrated that AP1B1 was the only AP1/AP2 CCV component consistently reduced in 2 individuals (from 2 families). [Alsaif et al.] Boyden et al. provided evidence for abnormal differentiation and proliferation in skin from an affected individual. In addition E-cadherin and β-catenin were shown to be mislocalized in keratinocytes from this affected individual. Loss of ap1b1 in zebrafish is not lethal but lead to auditory defects (/vestibular deficits). The inner ears appear to develop normally, although there is progressive degeneration of ear epithelia. There are no behavioral/neurological phenotypes listed for mouse models. [ http://www.informatics.jax.org/marker/MGI:1096368 ]. AP1B1 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM/G2P/SysID. Overall this gene could be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably with amber rating. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1098 | FDFT1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: FDFT1 was added gene: FDFT1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: FDFT1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: FDFT1 were set to 29909962 Phenotypes for gene: FDFT1 were set to Profound global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Cortical visual impairment; Abnormality of the skin; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: FDFT1 were set to Complete Review for gene: FDFT1 was set to AMBER Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic FDFT1 variants cause Squalene synthase deficiency (MIM 618156). 3 individuals from 2 families (and 3 variants) have been reported. DD, ID and seizures are part of the phenotype (3/3). The metabolic profile observed is specific and highly suggestive of disruption of the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway (at the specific level) while the clinical presentation is similar to other disorders of the pathway (SLO). The effect of 2 variants has been studied in detail (in one case mis-splicing demonstrated and in the other regulatory effect). Overall, this gene could be considered for inclusion in the ID/epilepsy panel with amber rating. As the gene is currently present only in the DDG2P panel, please consider adding it to relevant ones (eg. IEMs, undiagnosed metabolic disorders, etc). [Details provided below]. ---- Coman et al. (2018 - PMID: 29909962) reported on 3 relevant individuals from 2 unrelated families. The phenotype consisted of seizures (3/3 - neonatal onset - generalized), profound DD (ID can be inferred from the description in the supplement), variable brain MRI abnormalities (white matter loss, hypoplastic CC), cortical visual impairment, dry skin with photosensitivity as well facial dysmorphic features. Male subjects presented genital anomalies (cryptorchidism/hypospadias). FDFT1 encodes squalene synthase, the enzyme which catalyzes conversion of farnesyl-pyrophosphate to squalene - the first specific step in cholesterol biosynthesis. A specific pattern of metabolites was observed in all, similar to a pattern previously observed in animal models/humans treated with squalene synthase inhibitor or upon loading with farnesol (in animals). Overall the pattern was suggestive of a cholesterol biosynthesis defect at the level of squalene synthase as suggested by increased total farnesol levels (farnesyl-pyrophosphate + free farnesol), reduced/normal squalene, low plasma cholesterol as well as other metabolites. Clinical features also resembled those observed in Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (another disorder of cholesterol biosynthesis). WES was carried out in affected individuals and their parents and revealed for sibs of the first family, compound heterozygosity for a maternally inherited 120-kb deletion spanning exons 6-10 of FDFT1 and CTSB and a paternally inherited FDFT1 variant in intron 8 (TC deletion/AG insertion). Variant studies for the latter included: - Minigene splice assay demonstrating retention of 22 bp in intron 8. - Partial splicing defect with both nl and mis-spliced cDNA (patient fibroblasts) - Reduced protein levels in lymphoblasts/fibroblasts from both sibs upon Western blot. Contribution of the CTSB deletion was considered unlikely (carrier mother was unaffected). As for the 2nd family, WES data allowed identification of a homozygous deep-intronic (although this is transcript-specific) 16-bp deletion in the proband. Parents were carriers. For the specific variant : - cDNA studies failed to detect 3 (of 10) isoforms which are normally present in control fibroblasts. Eventual NMD (which would be predicted if the deletion resulted in splicing defect) was eliminated given the absent effect of cyclohexamide addition, thus suggesting a regulatory effect. - Given a predicted promoter/enhancer effect of the deleted region, a luciferase assay performed, suggested that the sequence had promoter capacity, with the construct containing the 16-bp deletion showing reduced promoter activity. Fdft1 knockout mice demonstrate embryonic lethality around mid-gestation while they exhibit severe growth retardation and defective neural tube closure. In G2P FDFT1 is associated with 'Defect in Cholesterol Biosynthesis' (confidence:possible/biallelic/LoF). The gene belongs to the Current primary ID gene group of SysID. It is not commonly included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1051 | KCNMA1 | Catherine Snow Phenotypes for gene: KCNMA1 were changed from GENERALIZED EPILEPSY AND PAROXYSMAL DYSKINESIA to Cerebellar atrophy, developmental delay, and seizures, 617643; Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia, 3, with or without generalized epilepsy, 609446 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1020 | GABBR2 | Rebecca Foulger Phenotypes for gene: GABBR2 were changed from EPILEPTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY; Rett syndrome to EPILEPTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY; Rett syndrome; Neurodevelopmental disorder with poor language and loss of hand skills, 617903 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1012 | CACNA1B | Louise Daugherty Phenotypes for gene: CACNA1B were changed from Progressive Epilepsy-Dyskinesia; Seizures; Abnormality of movement; Intellectual disability; Developmental regression; Global developmental delay to Neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and nonepileptic hyperkinetic movements, 618497; Progressive Epilepsy-Dyskinesia; Seizures; Abnormality of movement; Intellectual disability; Developmental regression; Global developmental delay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing 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. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.953 | DEGS1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: DEGS1 was added gene: DEGS1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: DEGS1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: DEGS1 were set to 30620337; 30620338; 31186544 Phenotypes for gene: DEGS1 were set to Leukodystrophy hypomyelinating 18, MIM 618404) Penetrance for gene: DEGS1 were set to Complete Review for gene: DEGS1 was set to GREEN Added comment: Several individuals with biallelic pathogenic DEGS1 variants have been reported to date, in the following studies : [1] Pant et al. 2019 (PMID: 30620337) : 19 patients from 13 unrelated families [2] Karsai et al. 2019 (PMID: 30620338) : 1 individual [3] Dolgin et al. 2019 (PMID: 31186544) : 4 individuals belonging to a large consanguineous kindred As summarized in the first article and OMIM, affected individuals may have very poor psychomotor development, dystonia, spasticity, seizures with hypomyelinating leukodystrophy upon brain imaging and/or progressive atrophy of corpus callosum, thalami and cerebellum. Although a severe form overall was reported for many individuals in the first study, variable severity (eg. mild to severe ID) was reported among individuals belonging to the same kindred in the report by Dolgin et al. DEGS1 encodes Δ4-dehydroceramide desaturase which catalyzes conversion of dihydroceramide (DhCer) to ceramide (Cer) in the de novo ceramide biosynthetic pathway. Ceramide is the central unit of all sphingolipids, which are components of cellular membranes and play key roles in several processes incl. cell differentiation, neuronal signaling and myelin sheath formation. Sphingolipid balance is important for the CNS as demonstrated in the case of lysosomal disorders (eg. Gaucher, Niemann Pick, Farber) one enzymatic step away from DEGS1. Variants of all types (missense, stopgain, frameshift) have been reported with the majority/almost all located in the fatty acid desaturase (FAD) domain. Extensive studies have been carried out and demonstrated: - impaired DEGS1 activity in patients' fibroblasts and muscle suggested by increased DhCer/Cer ratio and compatible broader biochemical effects (higher levels of dihydrosphingosine, dihydrosphingomyelins, etc. and lower levels of sphingosine, monohexosylceramides, etc). - increased ROS production in patient fibroblasts (similar to a Drosophila model of excess DhCer), - high expression of the gene in child and adult CNS tissues from control individuals (evaluated by RT-qPCR in Ref. 1). A previous study has suggested that DEGS1 expression is upregulated during the 4-9th week of human embryogenesis (PMID cited: 20430792) which may suggest an important role for neural system development. - decreased expression for some variants either evaluated at the mRNA (RT-qPCR) / protein level (by Western Blot) - In zebrafish loss of Degs1 resulted in increased DhCer/Cer ratio, locomotor disability and impaired myelination similar to the patients' phenotype. Fingolimod, a sphingosine analog inhibiting Cer synthase (one step prior to DEGS1 in the de novo ceramide biosynthesis pathway, and converting sphingosine to ceramide in the salvage pathway) reduced the DhCer/Cer imbalance, ameliorated the locomotor phenotype and increased the number of myelinating oligodendrocytes in zebrafish, while it reduced the ROS levels in patient fibroblasts. Previous animal models: Apart from the zebrafish model (Pant et al.), higher DhCer/Cer ratios have been shown in homozygous Degs1 -/- mice similar to what is also observed in D. melanogaster. As summarized in MGI (and the previous studies as well) "mice homozygous for a knock-out allele exhibit premature death, decreased to absent ceramide levels, decreased body weight, scaly skin, sparse hair, tremors, hematological and blood chemistry abnormalities, decreased bone mineral content and density and decreased liver function." (PMIDs cited: 17339025, 28507162). ---- The respective OMIM entry is Leukodystrophy, hypomyelinating, 18 (#618404). DEGS1 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P. ---- As a result, DEGS1 can be considered for inclusion in the ID and epilepsy panels probably as green (relevant phenotype, sufficient number of individuals, supportive expression and biochemical studies, animal models, etc). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.953 | DEAF1 | Rebecca Foulger Phenotypes for gene: DEAF1 were changed from MENTAL RETARDATION, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT 24 to MENTAL RETARDATION, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT 24; ?Dyskinesia, seizures, and intellectual developmental disorder, 617171; Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 24, 615828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.951 | POU3F3 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: POU3F3 was added gene: POU3F3 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: POU3F3 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: POU3F3 were set to https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.06.007; 24550763 Phenotypes for gene: POU3F3 were set to Generalized hypotonia; Delayed speech and language development; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Autistic behavior Penetrance for gene: POU3F3 were set to unknown Review for gene: POU3F3 was set to GREEN gene: POU3F3 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Snijders Blok et al. (2019, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.06.007) report on 19 individuals with heterozygous POU3F3 variants. Features included hypotonia in some, DD/ID (19/19) with impairment in speech and language skills, and autism-like symptoms with formal ASD diagnosis in 7(/19). Epilepsy was reported for 2 individuals. Overlapping facial features were noted among these individuals. POU3F3 encodes a member of the class III POU family of transcription factors expressed in the central nervous system (Sumiyama et al. 1996, PMID: 8703082 cited in OMIM) and as the authors comment holds a role in regulation of key processes, eg. cortical neuronal migration, upper-layer specification and production and neurogenesis (PMIDs cited: 11859196, 12130536, 22892427, 17141158). In almost all subjects (17/19) the variant had occurred as a de novo event, while one individual had inherited the variant from a similarly affected parent. In total 12 nonsense/frameshift variants, 5 missense ones as well as 1 in-frame deletion were identified following (mostly) trio exome sequencing. All variants were absent from gnomAD, with in silico predictions in favour of pathogenicity. The few missense variants and the in-frame deletion were found either in the POU-specific (NM_006236.2:c.1085G>T / p.Arg362Leu found in 2 subjects) or the POU-homeobox domain (where 2 variants affected the same residue, namely p.Arg407Gly/Leu, the other variant was p.Asn456Ser). POU3F3 is an intronless gene and as a result truncating variants are not subject to NMD. The gene appears to be intolerant to LoF variants (pLI of 0.89 in gnomAD). Western blot analysis of YFP-tagged POU3F3 variants (in HEK293 cell lysates) showed that the YFP-fusion proteins were expressed and had the expected molecular weights. For several truncating variants tested as well as the in-frame deletion, aberrant subcellular localization pattern was demonstrated although this was not the case for 4 missense variants. In vitro studies were carried out and suggested that POU3F3, as is known to be the case for POU3F2, is able to activate an intronic binding site in FOXP2. Using a luciferase assay, transcriptional activation was severely impaired for truncating variants tested, significantly lower for many missense ones with the exception of those affecting Arg407 in which case luciferase expression was either similar to wt (for Arg407Gly) or even increased in the case of Arg407Leu. As the authors comment, both loss- and gain- of function mechanisms may underly pathogenicity of variants. The ability of mutant proteins to form dimers either with wt or themselves was tested. Dimerization capacity was intact for most missense variants but was lost/decreased for truncating variants. The in-frame deletion resulted in impaired dimerization with wt, although homo-dimerization was found to be normal. --- Dheedene et al. (2014 - PMID: 24550763) had previously reported on a boy with ID. aCGH had demonstrated a de novo 360-kb deletion of 2q12.1 spanning only POU3F3 and MRPS9 the latter encoding a mitochondrial ribosomal protein (which would be most compatible with a - yet undescribed - recessive inheritance pattern / disorder). --- POU3F3 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM/G2P. The gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc, among the principal authors of the study). --- As a result POU3F3 seems to fulfill criteria for inclusion in the current panel probably as green [DD/ID was a universal feature - severity of ID was relevant in 5/10 individuals for whom details were available, functional evidence provided] or amber. Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.929 | CACNA1B | Louise Daugherty Added comment: Comment on phenotypes: added Progressive Epilepsy-Dyskinesia from PMID:30982612. gene-phenotype currently not listed in OMIM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.929 | CACNA1B | Louise Daugherty Phenotypes for gene: CACNA1B were changed from Global developmental delay; Developmental regression; Seizures; Intellectual disability; Abnormality of movement to Global developmental delay; Developmental regression; Seizures; Intellectual disability; Abnormality of movement; Progressive Epilepsy-Dyskinesia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.839 | UFC1 | Rebecca Foulger commented on gene: UFC1: Maddirevula et al 2019 (PMID:30237576) searched their database on exomes in search of homozygous variants that could be linked to diseases. They identified the NM_016406.3:c.317C>T:p.(Thr106Ile) variant in UFC1 in two cases with global DD and progressive microcephaly (17-3196 and 17-3892). Both of these cases were published in Nahorski et al, 2018 (PMID:29868776, Table 1). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.836 | UFM1 | Rebecca Foulger commented on gene: UFM1: Maddirevula et al 2019 (PMID:30237576) searched their database on exomes in search of homozygous variants that could be linked to diseases. They identified the NM_016617.3:c.241C>T:p.(Arg81Cys) variant in one case with global DD and progressive microcephaly (10DG0945). This case was published in Nahorski et al, 2018 (PMID:29868776, Table 1) so does not offer an additional case. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.834 | UFM1 | Rebecca Foulger commented on gene: UFM1: In 4 patients with profound global developmental delay from 2 Sudanese families, Nahorski et al, 2018 (PMID:29868776) identified a homozygous misense variant in the UFM1 gene (R81C). Functional assays showed the mutated protein had decreased ability to form a complex with UBA5 and UFC1, and suggested that a complete LOF allele would be embryonic lethal. Although the Sudanese families were not known to be related, they originate from the same village in Sudan, and families shared a haplotype, suggesting a founder effect. Nahorski et al, 2018 included a comparison of the phenotypes and UFM1 variants from the Hamilton et al., 2017 (PMID:28931644) in Table 2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.833 | UFC1 | Rebecca Foulger Added comment: Comment on list classification: UFC1 was added to the ID panel and rated Green by Konstantinos Varvagiannis. Changed rating from Grey to Amber based on literature evidence: PMID:29868776 (Nahorski et al. 2018) identified a homozygous missense variant in the UFC1 gene (T106I) in 7 affected members of 3 consanguineous Saudi families. All members displayed Global Developmental delay. Two of the sisters were previously reported by Anazi et al. (2017, PMID:27431290). Although the Saudi families were said to be unrelated, the families shared a haplotype, suggesting a founder effect. An unrelated Swiss boy was found to have a different homozygous variant in the UFC1 gene (R23Q). There are therefore currently two distinct variants/cases. Based on the Founder effect of the three Saudi families, I have rated as Amber awaiting a further unrelated case. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.787 | ARHGEF6 |
Richard Scott commented on gene: ARHGEF6: Literature review identifies lack of clarity about published data on this gene. As per note in OMIM entry: ARHGEF6, IVS1AS, T-C, -11 (rs140322310) RCV000012185 This variant, formerly titled MENTAL RETARDATION, X-LINKED 46, has been reclassified based on a review of the ExAC database by Hamosh (2018). In affected males in a large Dutch family with nonspecific X-linked mental retardation (MRX46; 300436), Kutsche et al. (2000) identified a mutation in the ARHGEF6 gene. The base change IVS1-11T-C had a marginal effect on the predicted splicing efficiency but was not detected in 170 control chromosomes. In affected males, RT-PCR amplification demonstrated products of 2 different sizes: a larger amplicon corresponding to the wildtype fragment, and a smaller amplicon in which exon 1 was spliced to exon 3. Thus, all mentally retarded males in the MRX46 family exhibited enhanced skipping of exon 2. Hamosh (2018) found that the IVS1-11T-C variant (rs140322310) was present in 53 hemizygotes in the ExAC database (November 21, 2018), suggesting that the variant is not pathogenic |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.783 | TRRAP |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: TRRAP was added gene: TRRAP was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: TRRAP was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: TRRAP were set to 30827496 Phenotypes for gene: TRRAP were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Autism; Microcephaly; Abnormal heart morphology; Abnormality of the urinary system; Seizures Penetrance for gene: TRRAP were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: TRRAP 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: TRRAP was set to GREEN gene: TRRAP was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Cogné et al. (DDD study among the co-authors - PMID: 30827496) report on 24 individuals with pathogenic TRRAP variants. 17 different variants were reported. All variants were missense SNVs and on most occasions had occurred as de novo or apparently de novo events (paternity and maternity not checked). On one occasion, a parent was not unavailable although the respective grand-parents were not found to harbor the variant. Parental germline mosaicism explained the occurence of a variant in 2 sibs. The authors suggest a strong genotype-phenotype correlation. Individuals whose variant localized within the residues 1031-1159 (NM_001244580.1) presented with a syndromic form of ID with additional malformations. ID was a universal feature in this group (for those subjects evaluated). For variants outside this cluster of residues the phenotype was rather that of ASD without ID or isolated ID with or without ASD, albeit with some exceptions (eg. F860L also associated with a syndromic presentation). ID was a feature in the majority of individuals belonging to the latter group (67% - all with DD) or overall irrespective of the variant localization (85% for those evaluated - all with DD). Epilepsy was a feature in 4 individuals (4/24) belonging to either group. All 17 variants were absent from gnomAD with CADD scores supporting a deleterious effect (SIFT/PolyPhen2 (both) predicted a tolerated/benign effect for some eg. Ala1043Thr). A few variants were recurrent, namely Ala1043Thr (5 individuals), Glu1106Lys (2), Gly1883Arg (2), Pro1932Leu (in 2 sibs). 6 further subjects (individuals 25-30, reported separately in the supplement) harbored 6 additional variants with lesser evidence for pathogenicity. TRRAP is among the 5 most intolerant genes to missense mutations (z-score of 10.1 in ExAC) while it is also intolerant to LoF variants (pLI of 1). No deletions have been reported in DECIPHER and no LoF were identified in the study. Given type of variants and their clustering rather a gain-of-function effect or dominant-negative effect is suggested. As the authors note a LoF effect of non-clustering variants, associated with a milder phenotype cannot excluded. [Mode of pathogenicity to change if thought to be useful]. TRRAP encodes a protein involved in the recruitment to chromatin of histone acetyltransferases. The latter control the process of acetylation of lysine residues in histones and other DNA-binding proteins thus playing a major role in regulation of gene expression. In line with this, RNA sequencing analysis in skin fibroblasts from affected subjects demonstrated dysregulation of expression for several genes implicated in neuronal function and ion transport. As summarized by the authors: In mice, Trapp knockout is embryonically lethal. Brain-specific knockout leads to premature differentiation of neural progenitors and abnormal brain development. Brain atrophy and microcephaly are observed (microcephaly was a feature in some affected individuals as well, primarily those with variants affecting residues 1031-1159). [PMIDs cited: 11544477, 24792116]. De novo TRRAP variants have been reported also in individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders (PMIDs: 21822266, 23042115, 28392909, 30424743) while TRRAP has been classified among the prenatally-biased genes relevant to its brain expression (PMID:23042115). A de novo missense variant (c.11270G>A or p.R3757Q) was also previously reported in a study of 264 individuals with epileptic encephalopathy (Epi4K Consortium - PMID: 23934111 - indiv. ND29352). ----------- TRRAP 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. GeneDx participating in the current study). ----------- As a result, this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel as green (or amber). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.632 | LSS |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: LSS was added gene: LSS was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: LSS was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: LSS were set to 30723320; 30401459 Phenotypes for gene: LSS were set to Alopecia; Abnormality of the skin; Hypotonia; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Abnormality of the genital system; Microcephaly Penetrance for gene: LSS were set to Complete Review for gene: LSS was set to GREEN Added comment: DD and ID seem to be among the features observed in some individuals with biallelic LSS mutations, although the clinical presentation appears to be highly variable. PMID: 30723320 [Besnrard et al, 2019] reports on 10 individuals from 6 unrelated families with biallelic LSS variants. One additional subject from a seventh family was found to harbor only a missense SNV (in the maternal allele) while the transcript corresponding to the other (/paternal) allele was less expressed upon RNA studies from patient fibroblasts. The allelic imbalance and the phenotypic overlap with the other individuals of the study were thought to be explained by an LSS defect. The phenotype consisted of total alopecia (11/11) with additional dermatological features in most (9/11), hypotonia (7/11), DD with variable degrees of ID (11/11 both), epilepsy (8/11), microcephaly and genital anomalies in few. Cataracts were not noted in any individuals. The authors suggest that the phenotype corresponds to that observed in a neuroectodermal syndrome previously known as APMR (alopecia with mental retardation - other genes or loci earlier proposed). Variants included: 7 missense SNVs, 1 nonsense, 1 frameshift, 2 splice variants (c.1109+2T>C / c.1194+5G>A - using NM_002340.5). Using a minigene assay the latter variants were confirmhed (both) to affect splicing, at least to some important extent. However the splicing defect for one SNV (c.1194+5G>A - skipping of exon 12) was not confirmed upon RNA studies from blood samples of the respective individuals but an allelic balance in favor of the other allele instead (due to presumed utilisation of an alternative splice site, introduction of a premature stop codon and NMD). Allelic imbalance is discussed for the individual with the single LSS variant but not shown. Variants did not show clustering (also upon 3D modelling). Lanosterol synthase converts (S)-2,3-oxidosqualene to lanosterol in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. Quantification of cholesterol and its precursors in affected individuals did not however reveal any important imbalance. As most individuals harbored an allele with missense variant, and mice homozygous for an allele with absent LSS activity show variable lethality, residual LSS activity is suggested for the individuals studied. Several other disorders affecting cholesterol biosynthesis present overlapping features eg. DD/ID in Lathosterolosis, Desmosterolosis, Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (in this case also genital anomalies), etc or cutaneous anomalies in others. A neurodevelopmental phenotype in animal models for LSS deficiency is not commented. ----- Based on the discussion of the current article (and OMIM): Earlier studies [PMIDs : 26200341, 29016354 - Zhao et al 2015 and Chen and Liu 2017 respectively] found biallelic missense in individuals with congenital cataracts. DD/ID were not commented/observed. The subject reported by Chen had baldness and genital defects. Shumiya cataract rats due to mutation in Lss gene recapitulate the specific human phenotype [PMID: 16440058 and OMIM]. Cataract was not a feature in any of the individuals of the present study. The corresponding entry for this phenotype in OMIM is Cataract 44 (#616509). PMID: 30401459 [Romano et al, 2018] reported biallelic LSS mutations in 3 unrelated families with hypotrichosis. Intellectual disability was a feature in 2 sibs from 1 non-consanguineous family (among the three). ID was considered to be coincidental by the authors. The respective entry in OMIM is Hypotrichosis 14 (#618275). ----- LSS is not included in the DD panel of G2P, nor in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories. ----- As a result this gene can be considered for inclusion in this panel as green (or amber). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.611 | CYFIP2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CYFIP2 was added gene: CYFIP2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: CYFIP2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: CYFIP2 were set to 29534297; 29667327; 30664714; 25432536; 27524794; 12818175; 20537992 Phenotypes for gene: CYFIP2 were set to Epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile 65, 618008 Penetrance for gene: CYFIP2 were set to unknown Review for gene: CYFIP2 was set to GREEN gene: CYFIP2 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Heterozygous pathogenic variants in CYFIP2 cause Epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 65 (MIM 618008) -------------- [Apologies for any eventual mistakes esp.as for the functional evidence]: Nakashima et al. (2018 - PMID: 29534297) report on 4 unrelated individuals with early-onset epileptic encephalopathy due to de novo missense CYFIP2 variants. The phenotype consisted of early-onset intractable seizures (diagnosis of West syndrome in 2, Ohtahara syndrome in further individuals) with hypotonia (3/4), DD/ID (4/4) and microcephaly (3/4). All variants affected Arg87 residue (NM_001037333.2:c.259C>T or p.Arg87Cys in 2 individuals, the 2 other subjects harbored Arg87Leu and Arg87Pro respectively). CYFIP2 encodes the cytoplasmic FMRP interacting protein 2. CYFIP2 (similar to CYFIP1) is a component of the WAVE regulatory complex (WRC) which has been shown to play a role in actin remodeling, axon elongation, dendritic morphogenesis and synaptic plasticity (several PMIDs cited). In the inactive state of the WRC complex, CYFIP2 binds to the VCA domain of WAVE. GTP-bound Rac1 (GTPase) leads to release of the VCA domain from CYFIP2 which allows binding of this domain to the Arp2/3 complex (active WRC state) and in turn stimulates actin polymerization and lamellipodia formation. Using lymphoblastoid cell lines from affected individuals and healthy controls and CYFIP2 expression was evaluated by Western Blot and was found to be similar between the 2 groups. Additional studies suggested weaker binding of the WAVE1 VCA domain to mutant CYFIP2 compared to WT CYFIP2 (upon transfection of HEK293T cells). This could possibly favor activation of WRC (/the WAVE signalling pathway). As a result a gain-of-function effect on the WAVE signalling pathway is suggested as a possible mechanism. Using B16F1 mouse melanoma cells lamellipodia formation (process in which CYFIP2 has previously been implicated) was not shown to be impaired in the case of mutant CYFIP2. However aberrant accumulation of F-actin (and co-localization with mutant CYFIP2) was observed in the present study. Only large 5q deletions spanning CYFIP2 (and several other genes) have been described to date. Cyfip2 heterozygous knockout in mice results in abnormal behavior and memory loss. WAVE activity was enhanced (despite reduced WAVE protein production). Homozygous Cyfip2 loss is lethal (PMIDs cited by the authors: 25432536, 27524794). Impaired axonal growth, guidance and branching is noted in Drosophila mutants (CYFIP1/2 ortholog) (PMID cited: 12818175). The authors comment that Cyfip2 (nev) mutant zebrafish show a similar phenotype to mutant flies (PMID cited: 20537992). -------------- Peng et al. (2018 - PMID: 29667327) in a study of 56 Chinese families with West Syndrome (epileptic/infantile spasms, hypsarrhytmia and ID) identified 1 individual with the Arg87Cys CYFIP2 variant as a de novo occurrence. -------------- Zweier et al. (2019 - DDD study among the co-authors - PMID: 30664714) report on 12 unrelated subjects with heterozygous pathogenic de novo CYFIP2 variants. The common phenotype consisted of tone abnormalities (12/12), DD/ID (12/12) and seizures (12/12 though a single individual had experienced a single episode of febrile seizure). Absolute or relative microcephaly and/or additional features were also noted in several individuals. 7 missense variants (4 occurrences of the Arg87Cys variant) as well as splice variant (shown to lead to exon skipping) are reported, as de novo events in these individuals. The splice variant was expected to escape NMD producing a truncating protein. Although the variants are distantly located in the primary structure, spatial clustering (in the tertiary structure) is suggested by in silico modelling (all in proximity at the CYFIP2-WAVE1 interface). CYFIP2 appears to be intolerant to both missense and LoF variants (Z-score of 6.15 and pLI of 1 respectively in ExAC). The authors comment that haploinsufficiency as a mechanism is rather unlikely given the absence of small CNVs or variants predicted to lead to NMD. Again, a gain-of-function effect of these variants on WAVE activation (partial-loss-of function in terms of WRC stabilization and/or conformation of the VCA region in the inactive state) is proposed. -------------- CYFIP2 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P. The gene is included in gene panels for intellectual disability offered by some diagnostic laboratories (eg. participants in these studies). -------------- As a result this gene could be considered for inclusion in this panel as green. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.595 | NUS1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: NUS1 was added gene: NUS1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: NUS1 was set to BOTH monoallelic and biallelic (but BIALLELIC mutations cause a more SEVERE disease form), autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: NUS1 were set to 25066056; 29100083; 24824130; 30348779 Phenotypes for gene: NUS1 were set to #617082 - ?Congenital disorder of glycosylation, type 1aa; #617831 - Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 55, with seizures; Abnormality of extrapyramidal motor function Penetrance for gene: NUS1 were set to unknown Review for gene: NUS1 was set to AMBER gene: NUS1 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Mutations in NUS1 have been implicated in recessive as well as dominant forms of ID (1 and 3 unrelated individuals respectively). The latter individuals presented with a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with ID. At least 2 of these individuals had tremor and other movement disorders. A recent study proposes that NUS1 variants contribute to Parkinson's disease (1 individual with de novo variant affecting the canonical splice site, 26 additional individuals with missense variants - for which segregation studies where not however performed). ID is not commented on for these individuals. NUS1 is included in the DD panel of G2P, associated with "Epilepsy and intellectual disability". (Monoallelic LoF variants / Disease confidence : probable). This gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). Associated phenotypes in OMIM and others discussed in the literature are summarized below (to my understanding). As a result, NUS1 can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably as amber. -------- Recessive - [MIM #617082 - ?Congenital disorder of glycosylation, type 1aa] : Park et al. (2014 - PMID: 25066056) report on an individual homozygous for a NUS1 missense variant (R290H) and suggest that biallelic variants cause a congenital disorder of glycosylation. The authors based in studies in yeast, mice and man provide evidence that NUS1 encodes the Nogo-B receptor (NgBR), a subunit of cis-prenyltransferase (cis-PTase), important for its activation. cis-PTase catalyzes one of the reactions for dolichol biosynthesis. Dolichol, in turn, is a carrier of glycans for N-linked glycosylation, O-mannosylation and GPI anchor biosynthesis. Genetic defects in the dolichol biosynthetic pathway have been linked to other forms of CDG and/or other recessive or dominant neurodevelopmental disorders (eg. SRD5A3- and DHDDS-related disorders). Similarities are provided at the cellular level between different organisms. Heterozygous knockout mice appear normal. Homozygosity is associated with embryonic lethality before E6.5. Conditional knockout in mouse embryonic fibroblasts led to accumulation of free cholesterol, decreased cis-PTase activity, and mannose incorporation in protein (the first & third rescued by transduction with lentiviral human NgBR). In patient fibroblasts protein levels appeared similar to controls. Interaction with Nogo-B (and hCIT - the product of DHDDS) was not affected. As in mice, accumulation of free cholesterol was observed in cells, with decreased cis-PTase activity and mannose incorporation. LAMP-1 and ICAM-1 were hypoglycosylated in patient fibroblasts. Altered dolichol profiles in serum and urine were observed in carriers of the NUS1 variant, similarly to what described in individuals with DHDDS LoF variants. ---------- Dominant - [MIM #617831 - Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 55, with seizures]. Hamdan et al. (2017 - PMID: 29100083) report on 3 unrelated individuals with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (onset: 10m - 2.5y) and ID. Two individuals harbored de novo LoF variants while a third subject had a deletion of exon 2. Movement disorders were noted in all 3 and included tremor (2 subjects) or ataxia (1 additional subject). The authors cite a previous study on 6q22.1 deletions the critical region of which encompassed only NUS1 and the promoter of SLC35F1 (Szafranski et al. - PMID: 24824130). Haploinsufficiency is discussed as a possible mechanism (pLI of 0.87). A more severe phenotype due to dramatic reduction of NUS1 activity is proposed for the previously reported patient with CDG. ---------- Other: Guo et al. (2018 - PMID: 30348779) suggest that NUS1 pathogenic variants contribute to Parkinson's disease. By performing WES in 39 individuals with early onset Parkinson's disease and their unaffected patients (and sibs) the authors identified 1 individual with de novo insertion affecting a NUS1 canonical splice site. RT-PCR demonstrated increased mRNA levels compared with controls. Skipping of 91 bp of exon 3 was demonstrated. Study in 2 large sporadic PD-patient (N=1852+3237)/control cohorts (N=1565+2858) suggested association between NUS1 non-synonymous variants and PD (P=1.01e-5, OR:11.3). Other genetic causes of PD were excluded in 26 additional individuals with NUS1 missense variants. Phenotypes of all 27 individuals are provided in Dataset_S04. NUS1 has been found to be differentially expressed in PD mouse models. RNAi-mediated knockdown of Tango14 (the Drosophila NUS1) resulted in impaired climbing activity, reduction in brain dopamine levels and abnormal apoptotic signals in brain. Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.588 | CWF19L1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CWF19L1 was added gene: CWF19L1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: CWF19L1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: CWF19L1 were set to 25361784 Phenotypes for gene: CWF19L1 were set to Spinocerebellar ataxia, autosomal recessive 17 (MIM 616127) Penetrance for gene: CWF19L1 were set to Complete Review for gene: CWF19L1 was set to GREEN gene: CWF19L1 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic variants in CWF19L1 cause Spinocerebellar ataxia, autosomal recessive 17 (MIM 616127). ------- Burns et al. (2014 - PMID: 25361784) report on 2 sibs born to consanguineous parents, homozygous for a splice site variant (NM_018294.5:c.964+1G>A). Congenital ataxia with hypoplasia of vermis and cerebellar hemispheres and ID were features reported in both in this study. Clinical details on this family were published previously (Yapici and Eraksoy - PMID: 15981765) where ID appeared to be a feature for one of the sibs (FSIQ of 68) but not the other (IQ of 90) [the sibs seem to correspond to patients 5 and 6 from the third family of the original report]. Expression in patient lymphoblastoid cell lines was reduced using expression micro-arrays and quantitative reverse-transcription PCR. The variant was shown to lead to skipping of exon 9. Introduction of an out-of-frame stop codon (thus NMD) may explain mRNA levels. Western blot using epitope spanning exons 5-7 demonstrated absence (in patient but not in control LCLs) of the 2 protein bands expected based on this epitope. [A shorter isoform due to downstream alternative start site would not be detectable]. Using commercial normal tissue brain lysates revealed only the canonical protein band suggesting that this is the isoform present in brain. Morpholino knockdown of cwf91l1 in zebrafish resulted in altered cerebellar staining (/structure) and abnormal motor behavior. -------- Nguyen et al. (2016 - PMID: 26197978) report on a further individual with ID, ataxia and abnormal cerebellum (extensive discussions whether this represents hypoplasia/atrophy) compound heterozygous for a missense (NM_018294.4:c.37G>C / p.Asp13His) and a nonsense variant (c.946A>T / p.Lys316*). mRNA expression in patient fibroblasts was similar to control while cDNA sequence analysis was suggestive of lower levels for the r.946A>U transcript (compared to r.37G>C) possibly due to NMD. -------- Evers et al. (2016 - PMID: 27016154) report on a further individual, born to consanguineous parents, homozygous a frameshift variant (NM_018294.5:c.467delC or p.Pro156Hisfs). This individual presented with ID, ataxia and similar cerebellar anomalies. cDNA of 3 different regions of CWF19L1 suggested tht mRNA was not entirely degraded by NMD. Western blot demonstrated absence of a band corresponding to the longest isoform in patient LCL cells. [All isoforms discussed in Fig3]. A subsequent pregnancy of the same couple was terminated due to presence of additional fetal anomalies possibly not explained by homozygosity (only) for this variant which was confirmed (cerebellar measurements were in the the low-normal range and morphology reportedly normal). -------- In ClinVar additional variants have been submitted as pathogenic/likely pathogenic (although a phenotype is not specified for all). -------- CWF19L1 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P. This gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). -------- As a result CWF19L1 can be considered for inclusion in this panel probably as green (rather than amber). Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.588 | SLC35A3 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: SLC35A3 was added gene: SLC35A3 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SLC35A3 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: SLC35A3 were set to 24031089; 28328131; 28777481; 16344554 Phenotypes for gene: SLC35A3 were set to ?Arthrogryposis, mental retardation, and seizures (MIM 615553) Penetrance for gene: SLC35A3 were set to Complete Review for gene: SLC35A3 was set to GREEN gene: SLC35A3 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic variants in SLC35A3 cause Arthrogryposis, mental retardation, and seizures (MIM 615553). -------- Edvardson et al. (PMID: 24031089) report on 8 affected individuals from 3 nuclear Ashkenazi Jewish families. All harbored a nonsense [NM_012243.1:c.514C>T / p.(Gln172*)] as well as a missense variant [NM_012243.1:c.886A>G / p.(Ser296Gly)] in the compound heterozygous state. Most of the parents, who were heterozygous for the one or the other variant, were distantly related. Common features included ASD (8/8), arthrogryposis (8/8), seizures (6/8) and intellectual disability (6/8 - variable degrees). Upon cDNA studies, the (predicted) missense variant led to skipping of exon 8 and there was no normal size transcript (as would be expected for a variant of this type). Introduction of a premature stop codon due to this variant as well instability of the mRNA from the Gln172Ter allele was presumed to lead to absence of functional SLC35A3 protein. Testing of 2045 Ashkenazi Jewish individuals revealed a carrier frequency of 1/205 for the missense variant in this community (with no occurrence of the nonsense variant). SLC35A3 is a nucleotide sugar transporter that transports (uniquely) UDP-N-acetylglucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc) from the cytoplasm where it is synthesized to its site of use in the Golgi. Proper function of such transporters is essential for biosynthesis of glycoproteins, glycolipids and proteoglycans. Although the transport of UDP-GlcNAc is mediated also by other less specific transporters, members of the SLC35 family, reduced transport was shown in patient fibroblasts compared to controls. In addition an abnormal N-glycan profile was shown in patient fibroblasts (but was not the case in serum). Biallelic SLC35A3 mutations in cattle were previously shown to cause a Complex Vertebral Malformation (CVM) syndrome characterized by abnormal growth, vertebral and heart malformations as well as arthrogryposis (Thomsen et al. - PMID: 16344554). Arthrogryposis as well as some skeletal features observed in patients were similar to those of the animal model. -------- Marini et al. (PMID: 28328131) report on 2 sibs compound heterozygous for a missense and a frameshift variant [NM_012243.2:c.73C>T or p.(Arg25Cys) and c.899_900delTTinsA or p.(Leu300Glnfs*6)]. Hypotonia, DD with ID, early-onset seizures and arthrogryposis were features in both. Severe scoliosis was also noted in the younger sib. --------- Edmondson et al. (PMID: 28777481) report on a neonate (follow-up till the 21st day of life) with extensive vertebral anomalies (butterfly vertebrae, hemibertebrae, sagittal clefts, scoliosis), heart defects (PFO, PDA) and arthrogryposis. Presence of hypotonia or other neurologic features (eg. seizures) is not commented on. Conventional caryotype and SNP-array analysis were normal apart from the presence of ROH regions due to parental consanguinity. Exome sequencing revealed only a homozygous missense SNV [c.74G>T or p.(Arg25Leu) - NP_036375.1] which was supported by an abnormal N-glycan profile. As proposed for the bovine model (PMID: 16344554) and discussed in this article, similarity of the skeletal/congenital heart defects with those observed in Alagille syndrome might be due to some of the Notch functions being dependent upon N-acetylglucosamine modification. --------- In ClinVar : There is a further submission of p.Ser296Gly as pathogenic (SCV000699337.1 - 2016) apart from the submission by OMIM (SCV000108589.2 - 2013). The associated condition is Arthrogryposis, mental retardation, and seizures. A frameshift variant [NM_012243.2(SLC35A3):c.680dup (p.Asp227Glufs)- SCV000826704.1 - April 2018] as well as an intragenic deletion [NC_000001.10:g.(?_100472570)_(100477109_?)del (GRCh37) - SCV000837123.1 - June 2018] have both been submitted as pathogenic, associated with Arthrogryposis, mental retardation, and seizures. (Note: due to the different submission dates, one can presume that these variants were found in different individuals). --------- SLC35A3 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM. It is included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories. --------- As a result, this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably as green (or amber) [Consider upgrade of this gene to green in other panels (eg. CDGs, arthrogryposis, IEMs) and/or inclusion in other possibly relevant panels.] Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.510 | CACNA1E |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CACNA1E was added gene: CACNA1E was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Expert Review,Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: CACNA1E was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: CACNA1E were set to 29942082 Phenotypes for gene: CACNA1E were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Dystonia; Congenital contracture; Macrocephaly Penetrance for gene: CACNA1E were set to Incomplete Mode of pathogenicity for gene: CACNA1E was set to Other Review for gene: CACNA1E was set to GREEN Added comment: Helbig et al. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2018.09.006) report on 30 individuals with pathogenic variants in CACNA1E. The phenotype was consistent with a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, with hypotonia, early-onset and refractory seizures, severe to profound developmental delay and intellectual disability. Additional relatively common features included hyperkinetic movement disorder (severe dystonia which was observed in 40%, other dyskinesias in another 20%), congenital joint contractures of variable degree and joint involvement (approx. 40% of individuals) and macrocephaly (approx. 40%). There were no common facial dysmorphic features observed. Of note, epilepsy was not a feature in 4 cases (age 1 to 4 years) so few of these individuals may be investigated for their developmental delay/intellectual disability or other features. Missense variants: All the 30 subjects described harbored a missense variant in CACNA1E which in all cases where parental studies were possible (29/30) occurred as a de novo event. There were 4 recurrent variants, explaining the phenotype in 20 patients in total while the rest of the individuals had private mutations. Functional studies were performed and suggested a gain-of-function effect for these variants (increased calcium inward currents). Loss-of-function (LoF) variants: Apart from the main cohort of patients, the authors note the presence of 3 individuals with such variants incl.: - one individual with a nonsense variant present in the mosaic state (6/22 reads) in peripheral blood. - one individual with a frameshift variant inherited from his unaffected parent. - one individual with a nonsense variant for whom parental studies were not possible. The authors comment that these indivdiduals presented with milder phenotype compared to those with missense variants. More information on these subjects is provided in the supplement as the article focuses on missense SNVs. As the authors also note, several LoF variants exist in gnomAD, although the gene appears to be LoF intolerant (pLI=1). Penetrance: Seems to be complete for missense SNVs and possibly incomplete for LoF ones. --- A previous study by Heyne et al. (PMID: 29942082) implicated de novo variants (DNVs) in CACNA1E with neurodevelopmental disorders for the first time. This study however does not provide clinical details on the phenotype of the affected individuals, while it seems to present overlap as to the individuals reported (eg. includes subjects from the DDD study and others). --- Details as to a few - possibly further - de novo coding variants reported to date can be found at the denovo-db: http://denovo-db.gs.washington.edu/denovo-db/QueryVariantServlet?searchBy=Gene&target=CACNA1E --- As a result this gene can be considered for inclusion in this panel as green. Sources: Expert Review, Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.510 | TRAF7 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: TRAF7 was added gene: TRAF7 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Expert Review,Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: TRAF7 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: TRAF7 were set to 29961569; 27479843; 28135719; 25363760; 25961944 Phenotypes for gene: TRAF7 were set to Global developmental delay; Abnormal heart morphology; Abnormality of digit; Abnormality of limbs Penetrance for gene: TRAF7 were set to unknown Review for gene: TRAF7 was set to GREEN Added comment: PMID: 29961569 reports on 7 unrelated individuals with pathogenic variants in TRAF7. Common features included developmental delay, congenital heart defects, limb and digital anomalies as well as shared facial features (including epicanthal folds, ptosis, abnormal ears, excess nuchal skin). Two (or possibly three) of these patients had seizures. Some of these individuals had been investigated in the past for disorders of the Ras-MAPK pathway (CFC, Noonan and Costello syndrome). The SNVs reported are missense and occured de novo in all patients for whom parental studies were possible (6 out of 7). A recurrent mutation [p.(Arg655Gln)] was found in 4 of the 7 individuals. One patient was found to harbor a mutation in the mosaic state, as a de novo occurrence. The variants resulted in reduced activation of ERK1/2 (also known as MAPK3/MAPK1). // 7 individuals with de novo coding variants have previously been reported in large cohorts of patients with intellectual disability (PMIDs : 27479843, 28135719 - DDD study) and/or ASD (25363760, 25961944). One of the individuals from the DDD study had a stopgain variant. The individuals from these studies are summarized in the denovo-db (http://denovo-db.gs.washington.edu/denovo-db/QueryVariantServlet?searchBy=Gene&target=TRAF7). // As a result this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel as green (or amber). Sources: Expert Review, Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.398 | ISCA-37418-Loss |
Louise Daugherty Region: ISCA-37418-Loss was added Region: ISCA-37418-Loss was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: ClinGen,Expert Review Green Mode of inheritance for Region: ISCA-37418-Loss was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Phenotypes for Region: ISCA-37418-Loss were set to Potocki-Lupski syndrome; hypotonia, poor feeding, failure to thrive, developmental delay particularly cognitive and language deficity, mild-moderate intellectual deficit, and neuropsychiatric disorders; Smith-Magenis syndrome; Structural cardiovascular anomalies (dilated aortic root, bicommissural aortic valve, atrial/ventricular and septal defects) and sleep disturbance; 182290; moderate intellectual disability, delayed speech and language skills, distinctive facial features, sleep disturbances, and behavioral problems; hypotonia, failure to thrive, mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorders, congenital anomalies; Dental abnormalities |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.398 | ISCA-37430-Loss |
Louise Daugherty Region: ISCA-37430-Loss was added Region: ISCA-37430-Loss was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: ClinGen,Expert Review Green Mode of inheritance for Region: ISCA-37430-Loss was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Phenotypes for Region: ISCA-37430-Loss were set to microcephaly, dysgenesis of the corpus callosum, and cerebellar atrophy, as well as neurobehavioral disorders, including delayed development, mental retardation, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Patients with duplications of YWHAE tended to have macrosomia, facial dysmorphism, and mild developmental delay; growth restriction, craniofacial dysmorphisms, structural abnormalities of brain and cognitive impairment; Chromosome 17p13.3 duplication syndrome; prominent forehead, bitemporal hollowing, short nose with upturned nares, protuberant upper lip, thin vermilion border, and small jaw; Characteristic facies, pre- and post-natal growth retardation; 247200; classic lissencephaly (pachygyria, incomplete or absent gyration of the cerebrum), microcephaly, wrinkled skin over the glabella and frontal suture, prominent occiput, narrow forehead, downward slanting palpebral fissures, small nose and chin, cardiac malformations, hypoplastic male extrenal genitalia, growth retardation, and mental deficiency with seizures and EEG abnormalities; Miller-Dieker lissencephaly syndrome |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.398 | ISCA-37443-Loss |
Louise Daugherty Region: ISCA-37443-Loss was added Region: ISCA-37443-Loss was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: ClinGen,Expert Review Green Mode of inheritance for Region: ISCA-37443-Loss was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Phenotypes for Region: ISCA-37443-Loss were set to . mild to moderate mental retardation, with only slightly dysmorphic facial features that were similar in most patients: long and narrow face, short philtrum, and high nasal bridge. Autism, gait ataxia, chest wall deformity, and long and tapering fingers were noted in at least 2 of the 6 patients. delayed psychomotor development with mild to moderate mental retardation and/or learning disabilities with speech delay. All had low birth weight, microcephaly, high nasal bridge, and short philtrum, and 3 had clinodactyly of the toes. primary pulmonary hypertension, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), subvalvular aortic stenosis, and gastroesophageal reflux, and required neonatal intensive care for 57 days after birth due to complications of meconium aspiration. He had mild dysmorphic features, including posteriorly rotated ears, shallow orbits, frontal bossing, prominent nose, long thin lip, and broad face. He also had bilateral sandal gap toes, single palmar creases, and bilateral inguinal hernia. However, he was developmentally normal at age 6 months. delayed psychomotor development with delayed waking and poor motor skills, autism with speech delay, mental retardation, and psychiatric disturbances, including aggression, anxiety, hyperactivity, and bipolar disorder with psychosis in 1. Both had dysmorphic features, including high nasal bridge, asymmetric face, and crowded/dysplastic teeth; 1 had micrognathia and epicanthal folds. Both had tapered fingers. 609425; Chromosome 3q29 microdeletion syndrome |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.398 | ISCA-37393-Gain |
Louise Daugherty Region: ISCA-37393-Gain was added Region: ISCA-37393-Gain was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: ClinGen,Expert Review Green Mode of inheritance for Region: ISCA-37393-Gain was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for Region: ISCA-37393-Gain were set to 11693792; 22890013; 22495764 Phenotypes for Region: ISCA-37393-Gain were set to PMID 22890013: variable phenotype including developmental delay, ocular coloboma, preauricular tags/pits, cleft palate, skeletal defects, heart defects, urogenital defect, anal defect, hearing loss, clinodactyly of fifth fingers, umbilical hernia, accessory spleen, strabismus, shortening of the fifth finger. PMID 22495764: Inter and intra individual variability of phenotype, mosaic. PMID 11693792: preauricular skin tags and pits, downslanting palpebral fissures, hypertelorism, ectopic anus, hypospadias, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome; 115470 |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | SKIV2L | BRIDGE consortium edited their review of SKIV2L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | SKI | BRIDGE consortium edited their review of SKI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | SKIV2L | Louise Daugherty classified SKIV2L as amber | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | SKIV2L | Louise Daugherty commented on SKIV2L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | SKIV2L | BRIDGE consortium reviewed SKIV2L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | SKI | BRIDGE consortium edited their review of SKI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | SKI | BRIDGE consortium reviewed SKI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||