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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.487 | ZFX |
Sarah Leigh changed review comment from: A single ZFX variant has been associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder, that has a Rett syndrome-like phenotype disorder, in a 14 year old male. The ZFX variant was allelic with another X-linked variant in SHROOM4. These variants were inherited from the mother, who had random X inactivation pattern (PMID: 26740508). PMID: 38325380 reports 11 ZFX variants in 18 subjects from 16 unrelated families (14 males and 4 females) with an X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder with recurrent facial gestalt. Seven variants were truncating and the remaining were missense variants within the Zinc finger array. In the pedigree of family 6 (figure 3, PMID: 38325380), it was apparent that there were female carriers of the ZFX variant (GRCh38 chrX: 24229396A>G, c.2438A>G, p.Tyr774Cys) with hyperparathyroidism and two affected males and one affected female, with the neurodevelopmental disorder. It appeared that skewed X-inactivation in the female carriers was responsible for the different phenotypic features. The association between ZFX variants and a novel neurodevelopmental disorder, was further supported by functional studies showing altered transcriptional activity in missense variants and altered behavior in a zebrafish loss-of-function model.; to: To date, germline variants in ZFX have not been associated with a phenotype in OMIM or Gen2Phen. A single ZFX variant has been associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder, that has a Rett syndrome-like phenotype disorder, in a 14 year old male. The ZFX variant was allelic with another X-linked variant in SHROOM4. These variants were inherited from the mother, who had random X inactivation pattern (PMID: 26740508). PMID: 38325380 reports 11 ZFX variants in 18 subjects from 16 unrelated families (14 males and 4 females) with an X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder with recurrent facial gestalt. Seven variants were truncating and the remaining were missense variants within the Zinc finger array. In the pedigree of family 6 (figure 3, PMID: 38325380), it was apparent that there were female carriers of the ZFX variant (GRCh38 chrX: 24229396A>G, c.2438A>G, p.Tyr774Cys) with hyperparathyroidism and two affected males and one affected female, with the neurodevelopmental disorder. It appeared that skewed X-inactivation in the female carriers was responsible for the different phenotypic features. The association between ZFX variants and a novel neurodevelopmental disorder, was further supported by functional studies showing altered transcriptional activity in missense variants and altered behavior in a zebrafish loss-of-function model. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.419 | HSD17B10 | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: HSD17B10 were changed from 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase X deficiency, 300438Mental retardation, X-linked syndromic 10, 300220Mental retardation, X-linked 17/31, microduplication, 300705; 2-METHYL-3-HYDROXYBUTYRYL-COA DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY (MHBD DEFICIENCY) to HSD10 mitochondrial disease, OMIM:300438 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.377 | CLCN6 | Sarah Leigh edited their review of gene: CLCN6: Added comment: Review copied from Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis panel: PMID 33217309: Three unrelated families reported with recurrent GOF de novo c.1658A>G (p.Tyr553Cys) and severe developmental delay with pronounced generalized hypotonia, respiratory insufficiency, and variable neurodegeneration and diffusion restriction in cerebral peduncles, midbrain, and/or brainstem in MRI scans. Previously, monoallelic variants reported in 3 families with BPEI, but functional data/segregation not compelling. Mouse knockout model has features of NCL (Zornitza Stark (Australian Genomics), 9 Dec 2020).; Changed rating: GREEN; Changed mode of pathogenicity: Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.255 | PABPC1 |
Sarah Leigh edited their review of gene: PABPC1: Added comment: PABPC1 variants have not been associated with a phenotype in OMIM, Gen2Phen or MONDO. PMID: 35511136 reports four de novo PABPC1 variants in four unrelated cases with a phenotype of global DD, movement coordination disorders, seizures, behavioral disorders and mild facial dysmorphisms. Intellectual disability ranged in the cases from profound (1/4), IQ: 61 (1/4) and IQ: 79 (2/4). Seizures were apparent in the all of the three cases where it was assessed. Molecular modeling of the variants suggested that they would result in a reduced binding affinity to the messenger RNA metabolism-related protein - PAIP2. This predicted effect was seen in coimmunoprecipitation assays between variant PABPC1 and PAIP2 (PMID: 35511136). Further functional studies in PMID: 35511136, showed that the proliferation of neural progenitor cells in Pabpc1 knockdown mouse embryo brains were decreased, this effect was rescued by the wild-type Pabpc1, but not by the variants c.1691A>G (p.Glu564Gly) or c.1709T>C (p.Ile570Thr). Other variants were identified in 3/4 cases in PMID: 35511136, two of these had a ACMG VUS classification (RBBP4: c.845A>G, p.(Asn282Ser), IGF2R: c.1850G>A p.Cys617Tyr), while the third variant was monoallelic, whereas bialleic variants in this gene are associated with disease (KDM5B: c.2265dupA, p.(Tyr755*))(PMID: 35511136, table 1).; Changed rating: GREEN |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.246 | ATG4D |
Achchuthan Shanmugasundram changed review comment from: PMID:36765070 - Three individuals from two different families were reported with a neurodevelopmental disorder and identified with compound heterozygous variants in ATG4D gene (family 1: :c.266G>A/ p.Ser89Asn & c.839A>G/ p.Tyr280Cys; family 2: c.1310_1328del/ p.Asp437Alafs*37 & c.1066G>A/ p.Asp356Asn). Patient from family 1 and one of two patients from family 2 had mild cognitive impairment. This gene has been associated with relevant phenotypes in Gene2Phenotype (with 'limited' rating in the DD panel), but not yet in OMIM.; to: PMID:36765070 - Three individuals from two different families were reported with a neurodevelopmental disorder and identified with compound heterozygous variants in ATG4D gene (family 1: :c.266G>A/ p.Ser89Asn & c.839A>G/ p.Tyr280Cys; family 2: c.1310_1328del/ p.Asp437Alafs*37 & c.1066G>A/ p.Asp356Asn). Patient from family 1 and one of two patients from family 2 had mild cognitive impairment. Based on the clinical, bioinformatic, and functional data, the authors also concluded that bi-allelic loss-of-function variants in ATG4D contribute to the pathogenesis of syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder. This gene has been associated with relevant phenotypes in Gene2Phenotype (with 'limited' rating in the DD panel), but not yet in OMIM. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.246 | ATG4D |
Achchuthan Shanmugasundram changed review comment from: PMID:36765070 - Three individuals from two different families were reported with a neurodevelopmental disorder and identified with compound heterozygous variants in ATG4D gene (family 1: :c.266G>A/ p.Ser89Asn & c.839A>G/ p.Tyr280Cys; family 2: c.1310_1328del/ p.Asp437Alafs*37 & c.1066G>A/ p.Asp356Asn). Patient from family 1 and one of two patients from family 2 had cognitive impairment. This gene has been associated with relevant phenotypes in Gene2Phenotype (with 'limited' rating in the DD panel), but not yet in OMIM.; to: PMID:36765070 - Three individuals from two different families were reported with a neurodevelopmental disorder and identified with compound heterozygous variants in ATG4D gene (family 1: :c.266G>A/ p.Ser89Asn & c.839A>G/ p.Tyr280Cys; family 2: c.1310_1328del/ p.Asp437Alafs*37 & c.1066G>A/ p.Asp356Asn). Patient from family 1 and one of two patients from family 2 had mild cognitive impairment. This gene has been associated with relevant phenotypes in Gene2Phenotype (with 'limited' rating in the DD panel), but not yet in OMIM. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.222 | PIP5K1C |
Achchuthan Shanmugasundram gene: PIP5K1C was added gene: PIP5K1C was added to Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: PIP5K1C was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, NOT imprinted Publications for gene: PIP5K1C were set to 37451268 Phenotypes for gene: PIP5K1C were set to neurodevelopmental disorder, MONDO:0700092; intellectual disability, MONDO:0001071 Review for gene: PIP5K1C was set to GREEN Added comment: Three de novo heterozygous missense variants in PIP5K1C (p.Glu146Lys, p.Tyr205Cys & p.Tyr221Cys) were identified in nine unrelated children exhibiting intellectual disability, developmental delay, acquired microcephaly, seizures, visual abnormalities, and dysmorphic features. Intellectual disability was reported in all nine children and seizures were present in seven children, of which three had developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. In addition, there is functional evidence available, which includes an in vivo zebrafish model that recapitulates the human phenotype (developmental defects affecting the forebrain, including the eyes, as well as craniofacial abnormalities) (PMID:37451268). This gene has been associated with another phenotype (Lethal congenital contractural syndrome 3, MIM #611369) in both OMIM and Gene2Phenotype, but not yet associated with this neurodevelopmental disorders in either databases. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.160 | POU3F2 |
Sarah Leigh gene: POU3F2 was added gene: POU3F2 was added to Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing. Sources: Literature Q2_23_promote_green tags were added to gene: POU3F2. Mode of inheritance for gene: POU3F2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: POU3F2 were set to 37207645 Phenotypes for gene: POU3F2 were set to neurodevelopmental delay with hyperphagic obesity Review for gene: POU3F2 was set to GREEN Added comment: Not associated with a phenotype in OMIM, Gen2Phen or MONDO. PMID: 37207645 reports eight POU3F2 variants in the unrelated cases of neurodevelopmental delay with hyperphagic obesity, with no other variants detected in other candidate genes. Intellectual disability was apparent in 6/7 of these cases from infancy to early childhood. The remaining variant : NM_005604.4 c.135C>A, p.Tyr45* was found in a mother and son, where the son was classified as having intellectual disability, the mother did not. Excluding the mother and son, all of the remaining cases carrying POU3F2 variants had neurodevelopmental delay. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.70 | INTS11 |
Achchuthan Shanmugasundram changed review comment from: PMID:37054711 reported ten unrelated families with biallelic variants in INTS11 gene and they present with intellectual disability, global developmental and language delay, impaired motor development, and brain atrophy. Functional studies in Drosophila showed that dIntS11 (fly ortholog of INTS11) is essential and expressed in the central nervous systems in a subset of neurons and most glia in larval and adult stages. In addition, genes with two variants (p.Arg17Leu and p.His414Tyr) fail to rescue the lethality of null mutants in the Drosophila model, indicating that they are strong loss-of-function variants. The other five variants (p.Gly55Ser, p.Leu138Phe, p.Lys396Glu, p.Val517Met and p.Ile553Glu) rescue lethality but cause a shortened lifespan and bang sensitivity and affect locomotor activity, indicating that they are partial loss-of-function variants. Sources: Literature; to: PMID:37054711 reported ten unrelated families with biallelic variants in INTS11 gene and they present with intellectual disability, global developmental and language delay, impaired motor development, and brain atrophy. Functional studies in Drosophila showed that dIntS11 (fly ortholog of INTS11) is essential and expressed in the central nervous systems in a subset of neurons and most glia in larval and adult stages. In addition, genes with two variants (p.Arg17Leu and p.His414Tyr) fail to rescue the lethality of null mutants in the Drosophila model, indicating that they are strong loss-of-function variants. The other five variants (p.Gly55Ser, p.Leu138Phe, p.Lys396Glu, p.Val517Met and p.Ile553Glu) rescue lethality but cause a shortened lifespan and bang sensitivity and affect locomotor activity, indicating that they are partial loss-of-function variants. This gene has not yet been associated with relevant phenotypes in OMIM or in Gene2Phenotype. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v5.68 | INTS11 |
Achchuthan Shanmugasundram gene: INTS11 was added gene: INTS11 was added to Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: INTS11 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: INTS11 were set to 37054711 Phenotypes for gene: INTS11 were set to intellectual disability, MONDO:0001071 Review for gene: INTS11 was set to GREEN Added comment: PMID:37054711 reported ten unrelated families with biallelic variants in INTS11 gene and they present with intellectual disability, global developmental and language delay, impaired motor development, and brain atrophy. Functional studies in Drosophila showed that dIntS11 (fly ortholog of INTS11) is essential and expressed in the central nervous systems in a subset of neurons and most glia in larval and adult stages. In addition, genes with two variants (p.Arg17Leu and p.His414Tyr) fail to rescue the lethality of null mutants in the Drosophila model, indicating that they are strong loss-of-function variants. The other five variants (p.Gly55Ser, p.Leu138Phe, p.Lys396Glu, p.Val517Met and p.Ile553Glu) rescue lethality but cause a shortened lifespan and bang sensitivity and affect locomotor activity, indicating that they are partial loss-of-function variants. Sources: Literature |
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| 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 v3.1720 | PTPA |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PTPA was added gene: PTPA was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: PTPA was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: PTPA were set to 36073231 Phenotypes for gene: PTPA were set to Intellectual disability; Parkinsonism Penetrance for gene: PTPA were set to Complete Review for gene: PTPA was set to AMBER Added comment: Biallelic PTPA pathogenic variants lead to a form of ID with later-onset parkinsonism based on 4 individuals from 2 families in the literature. Affected individuals were homozygous for missense variants demonstrated to result to reduced mRNA and protein levels as well as PP2A complex activation. Drosophila studies support an age-dependent locomotor dysfunction. Variants in other PP2A-complex-related genes also lead to NDDs. Summary provided below. There is currently no associated phenotype in OMIM, G2P, PanelApp Australia or SysNDD. Consider inclusion in relevant panels (ID, Parkinsonism/movement disorders, etc) with amber rating pending further reports. ------ Fevga, Tesson et al (2022 - PMID: 36073231) describe the features of 4 individuals, from 2 unrelated families, with biallelic pathogenic PTPA variants. These presented with normal or delayed early milestones, learning disability and ID (mild to moderate) followed by progressive signs of parkinsonism (at the age of 11 yrs in 2 sibs, 15 yrs in another individual). Motor symptoms were responsive to levodopa and later to deep brain stimulation. Linkage analysis in one consanguineous family followed by exome revealed homozygosity for a missense PTPA variant (NM_178001:c.893T>G/p.Met298Arg). Exome sequencing in affected subjects from the 2nd family revealed homozygosity for a further missense variant (c.512C>A/p.Ala171Asp). There were no other candidate variants for the phenotype following parental / segregation studies. Role of the gene: As the authors discuss, PTPA (or PPP2R4) is ubiquitously expressed in all tissues incl. brain and encodes a phosphotyrosyl phosphatase activator of the dimeric form of protein phosphatase-2A (PP2A). PP2A in turn, is the major Ser/Thr phosphatase in brain targeting a large number of proteins involved in diverse functions. Activation of PP2A is dependent on its methylation, which is negatively regulated by the PP2A-specific methylesterase (PME-1). By binding to PME-1, PTPA counteracts the negative influence of the former on PP2A. Pathogenic variants in genes encoding subunits/regulators of the PP2A complex (e.g. PPP2R1A or PPP2CA) are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. Variant studies: Upon overexpression of wt and both variants in a HEK-293 cell line the authors demonstrated that both variants resulted in significantly reduced mRNA and protein levels (which for Ala171Asp were attributed to increased proteasomal degradation). Both variants were shown to result in impaired PP2A complex activation compared to wt. Drosophila / animal models: Pan-neuronal RNAi-mediated knockdown of ptpa in Drosophila resulted in an age-dependent locomotor dysfunction, reversible with L-DOPA treatment. Previous studies in mice suggest cognitive/electrophysiological impairments upon downregulation of PP2A activity in transgenic mice. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1564 | ADD1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: ADD1 was added gene: ADD1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: ADD1 was set to BOTH monoallelic and biallelic, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: ADD1 were set to 34906466 Phenotypes for gene: ADD1 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Ventriculomegaly; Abnormality of the corpus callosum Penetrance for gene: ADD1 were set to unknown Review for gene: ADD1 was set to AMBER Added comment: A recent study suggests an ADD1-related phenotype (3 subjects with monoallelic de novo variants/1 with biallelic variants) with DD/ID and ventriculomegaly or corpus callosum dysgenesis and possibly seizures among the features. There is currently no associated phenotype in other databases (OMIM, G2P, SysID, PanelApp Australia). Consider inclusion in the current panel with amber / green rating (3 subjects/variants/families, role of the gene and mouse models recapitulating ventriculomegaly/CC abnormalities, relevant expression, variant studies demonstrating abn. protein levels and/or disruption of adducin heterodimer formation || monoallelic vs bi-allelic variants). Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant gene panels (e.g. for corpus callosum / ventriculomegaly) [ Not added ]. -------- Qi et al (2022 - PMID: 34906466) describe the phenotype of 3 unrelated individuals with monoallelic de novo ADD1 pathogenic variants as well as of a fourth homozygous for a missense SNV. Overall, the authors propose a common phenotype consisting of morphological brain abnormalities (incl. ventriculomegaly and corpus callosum dysgenesis) and neurological symptoms such as DD and/or ID and attention deficit. All individuals were investigated with singleton/trio ES. De novo variants - phenotype: One individual investigated for hypotonia, DD & ID, partial ACC, well controlled seizures (on ketogenic diet) and proportional short stature harbored a de novo stopgain variant (NM_014189.3:c.1418G>A / p.Trp473*) absent from gnomAD. Another affected subject with hypotonia, FTT/feeding difficulties, mild motor delays complete ACC, a seizure (2y11m), staring spells without EEG correlate, and fatigue (with low coenz. Q10, and complex I & IV deficiency in muscle biopsy) had a de novo fs variant (NM_001119:c.2029_2039del / p.Glu680Argfs*7 - gnomAD:0) and a VUS in a gene not associated with phenotype to date. A 3rd subject investigated for seizures (onset:1y), speech delay, mild ID, ADHD, without MRI abnormalities harbored a de novo missense SNV (NM_001119:c.670C>T / p.His224Tyr - gnomAD:0) and with cmp htz for 2 missense SPTBN2 SNV not fitting the phenotype (no ataxia). Biallelic variants - phenotype: One individual with ID, and ACC, abnormal sulcation, enlarged lateral and 3rd ventricles, abnormal of white matter and hypoplastic vermis upon MRI was reported to harbor in homozygosity a missense SNV (NM_001119:c.169A>T / p.Arg57Trp). There was an additional variant in a gene without associated phenotype to date and not expressed in brain. Role of the encoded protein: ADD1 encodes adducin 1/alpha (similar to ADD2, ADD3 encoding other adducins). As the authors note, adducins are cytoskeleton proteins critical for osmotic rigidity and cell shape. In neurons they have been reported to form membrane associated periodic ring-like structures with actin and β-spectrin. Deletion of Add1 in mice results in increased MPS ring diameter and axonal degeneration (several refs provided). ADD1/2/3 form heterodimers which in turn form heterotetramers. ADD1 is expressed in most tissues. Mouse model: Previous mouse models have demonstrated that Add1 null mice have also undetectable ADD2/3 (suggesting a role for stabilization of the latter) and exhibit growth delay, anemia and develop lethal hydrocephalus and ventriculomegaly with 50% penetrance (cited PMIDs: 27068466, 18723693). Here the authors demonstrated that surviving mice had ventriculomegaly and thinning of corpus callosum thus recapitulating the respective human phenotypes. Htz mice also presented thinner CC, though not to a statistically significant extent. ADD1 expression and isoforms: - Performing mRNA studies and W.Blot in (developing - GW15-17) human or mouse brain (E12.5-P40) the authors demonstrated dynamic expression of ADD1 with differentially expressed isoforms, notably alternative splicing of ex10 and ex15 with NM_176801 (extended ex10, inclusion of ex15) corresponding to a neuronal isoform and NM_001119 (shorter ex10, exclusion of ex15) corresponding to a neural progenitor cell (NPC) isoform. - Variants here reported appear to affect both isoforms with the exception of NM_001119:c.2029_2039del / p.Glu680Argfs*7 affecting only the longer NPC one. - PTBP1 is an RNA binding protein expressed in NPCs known to suppress neuronal exon insertion. The authors demonstrated in mouse Neuro2A cells, through shRNA targeting of Ptbp1, that the latter suppresses the neuronal Add1 isoform. Variant studies demonstrated that effect of variants was mediated by decreased protein levels and/or disruption of adducin complex formation (ADD1-ADD2 dimer formation known to be mediated by N- and C- terminal ADD1 domains): - Expression of Arg57Trp (found in hmz in one individual) NPC and neuronal isoforms in Neuro2a cells showed that while protein levels were not significantly affected, there were (also) truncated protein products for both isoforms suggesting that aberrant splicing or protein translation/cleavage may apply. - The authors generated HEK293FT cells for the truncating variants demonstrating decreased protein levels (using N-/C- terminal antibodies). - Reduced (HA-tagged)-ADD1-(V5-tagged)-ADD2 protein interaction was shown to apply for the Arg57Trp and Arg473* in HEK293FT cells. Similarly in Neuro2a cells, reduced ADD1-ADD2 interaction was shown for His224Tyr. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1561 | DALRD3 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: Biallelic pathogenic DALRD3 variants cause ?Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 86 (# 618910). Lentini et al (2020 - PMID: 32427860) report 2 sibs born to first cousin parents, homozygous for a DALRD3 pathogenic variant. Both exhibited hypotonia, severe global DD and epilepsy (onset of seizures at the age 6-7m, poorly controlled by AEDs in one) corresponding overall to an developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. The authors reported subtle dysmorphic features. Other findings included GI concerns (in both) with microcephaly, CHD or renal anomalies in the younger. WES guided by autozygome analysis revealed homozygosity for a DALRD3 stopgain variant (NM_001009996.3:c.1251C>A/pTyr417*) with Sanger sequencing confirming status of the children and carrier state of the parents. DALRD3 encodes DALR anticodon-binding domain-containing protein 3. A DALR It's DALR anticodon-binding domain is similar to those found in arginyl-tRNA synthetases RARS1/2. As the authors demonstrate, and (better) summarized in OMIM, its product is a tRNA-binding protein that interacts with METTL2 to facilitate 3-methylcytosine (m3C) modification - by METTL2 - at position 32 of the anticodon loop in specific arginine tRNAs, namely tRNA-Arg-UCU and tRNA-Arg-CCU. In particular, DALRD3 seems to serve as discrimination factor required for recognition of these specific tRNAs. In addition to DALRD3, a DALR anticodon-binding domain is also found in arginyl-tRNA synthetases (the cytoplasmic RARS1, and mitochondrial RARS2). Given the variant type observed, predicting truncation of the protein and/or NMD, in LCLs from the 2 sibs (and comparison with controls) the authors demonstrated that the levels of full-length DALRD3 were decreased in cell lysates, with severe reduction (/loss) of m3C modification of the specific arginine tRNAs, which was not observed for other tRNAs (eg. tRNA-Ser-UGA) or controls. These findings were suggestive of c.1251C>A / pTyr417* being a partial LoF allele. As the authors discuss, defects in tRNA modification have been associated with numerous human - among others neurological and neurodevelopmental - disorders (cited PMID: 30529455, table 1 of this review summarizing these incl. ADAT3-, PUS3-, TRMT1- related NDDs, etc). Consider inclusion in the current panel with amber rating. Sources: Literature; to: Biallelic pathogenic DALRD3 variants cause ?Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 86 (# 618910). Lentini et al (2020 - PMID: 32427860) report 2 sibs born to first cousin parents, homozygous for a DALRD3 pathogenic variant. Both exhibited hypotonia, severe global DD and epilepsy (onset of seizures at the age 6-7m, poorly controlled by AEDs in one) corresponding overall to an developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. The authors reported subtle dysmorphic features. Other findings included GI concerns (in both) with microcephaly, CHD or renal anomalies in the younger. WES in both followed by autozygome analysis revealed homozygosity for a DALRD3 stopgain variant (NM_001009996.3:c.1251C>A/pTyr417*) with Sanger sequencing confirming status of the children and carrier state of the parents. DALRD3 encodes DALR anticodon-binding domain-containing protein 3. A DALR As the authors demonstrate, and (better) summarized in OMIM, its product is a tRNA-binding protein that interacts with METTL2 to facilitate 3-methylcytosine (m3C) modification - by METTL2 - at position 32 of the anticodon loop in specific arginine tRNAs, namely tRNA-Arg-UCU and tRNA-Arg-CCU. In particular, DALRD3 seems to serve as discrimination factor required for recognition of these specific tRNAs. In addition to DALRD3, a DALR anticodon-binding domain is also found in arginyl-tRNA synthetases (the cytoplasmic RARS1, and mitochondrial RARS2). Given the variant type observed, predicting truncation of the protein and/or NMD, in LCLs from the 2 sibs (and comparison with controls) the authors demonstrated that the levels of full-length DALRD3 were decreased in cell lysates, with severe reduction (/loss) of m3C modification of the specific arginine tRNAs, which was not observed for other tRNAs (eg. tRNA-Ser-UGA) or controls. These findings were suggestive of c.1251C>A / pTyr417* being a partial LoF allele. As the authors discuss, defects in tRNA modification have been associated with numerous human - among others neurological and neurodevelopmental - disorders (cited PMID: 30529455, table 1 of this review summarizing these incl. ADAT3-, PUS3-, TRMT1- related NDDs, etc). Consider inclusion in the current panel with amber rating. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1561 | DALRD3 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: DALRD3 was added gene: DALRD3 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: DALRD3 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: DALRD3 were set to 32427860 Phenotypes for gene: DALRD3 were set to ?Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 86, # 618910 Penetrance for gene: DALRD3 were set to Complete Review for gene: DALRD3 was set to AMBER Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic DALRD3 variants cause ?Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 86 (# 618910). Lentini et al (2020 - PMID: 32427860) report 2 sibs born to first cousin parents, homozygous for a DALRD3 pathogenic variant. Both exhibited hypotonia, severe global DD and epilepsy (onset of seizures at the age 6-7m, poorly controlled by AEDs in one) corresponding overall to an developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. The authors reported subtle dysmorphic features. Other findings included GI concerns (in both) with microcephaly, CHD or renal anomalies in the younger. WES guided by autozygome analysis revealed homozygosity for a DALRD3 stopgain variant (NM_001009996.3:c.1251C>A/pTyr417*) with Sanger sequencing confirming status of the children and carrier state of the parents. DALRD3 encodes DALR anticodon-binding domain-containing protein 3. A DALR It's DALR anticodon-binding domain is similar to those found in arginyl-tRNA synthetases RARS1/2. As the authors demonstrate, and (better) summarized in OMIM, its product is a tRNA-binding protein that interacts with METTL2 to facilitate 3-methylcytosine (m3C) modification - by METTL2 - at position 32 of the anticodon loop in specific arginine tRNAs, namely tRNA-Arg-UCU and tRNA-Arg-CCU. In particular, DALRD3 seems to serve as discrimination factor required for recognition of these specific tRNAs. In addition to DALRD3, a DALR anticodon-binding domain is also found in arginyl-tRNA synthetases (the cytoplasmic RARS1, and mitochondrial RARS2). Given the variant type observed, predicting truncation of the protein and/or NMD, in LCLs from the 2 sibs (and comparison with controls) the authors demonstrated that the levels of full-length DALRD3 were decreased in cell lysates, with severe reduction (/loss) of m3C modification of the specific arginine tRNAs, which was not observed for other tRNAs (eg. tRNA-Ser-UGA) or controls. These findings were suggestive of c.1251C>A / pTyr417* being a partial LoF allele. As the authors discuss, defects in tRNA modification have been associated with numerous human - among others neurological and neurodevelopmental - disorders (cited PMID: 30529455, table 1 of this review summarizing these incl. ADAT3-, PUS3-, TRMT1- related NDDs, etc). Consider inclusion in the current panel with amber rating. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1534 | ZBTB7A |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: ZBTB7A was added gene: ZBTB7A was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Other Mode of inheritance for gene: ZBTB7A was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: ZBTB7A were set to 31645653; 34515416 Phenotypes for gene: ZBTB7A were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Macrocephaly; Abnormality of the lymphatic system; Sleep apnea; Increased body weight; Autism; Persistence of hemoglobin F; Abnormal leukocyte count; Recurrent infections; Umbilical hernia Penetrance for gene: ZBTB7A were set to unknown Review for gene: ZBTB7A was set to AMBER Added comment: Monoallelic pathogenic ZBTB7A variants cause Macrocephaly, neurodevelopmental delay, lymphoid hyperplasia, and persistent fetal hemoglobin (#619769). ---- Ohishi et al (2020 - PMID: 31645653) described the phenotype of a 6y5m-old male harboring a heterozygous, de novo ZBTB7A missense variant. Features included macrocephaly, mild intellectual disability (tIQ 65) and sleep apnea. Available hemoglobin levels (in the 1st month) supported high Hb and HbF levels. Other features included PDA and an umbilical hernia. Initial investigations incl. karyotype and CMA were normal. The ZBTB7A variant (NM_015898.3:c.1152C>G / p.Cys384Tyr) was identified following trio WES with a list of additional findings (in suppl.) not explaining the phenotype. This SNV, confirmed by Sanger sequencing, was absent from public db with several in silico predictions in favor of a deleterious effect. ZBTB7A on 19p encodes zinc finger- and BTB domain-containing protein 7 (or Pokemon). The authors performed a review of 19p13.3 microdeletion cases supporting a minimum region of overlap spanning PIAS4, ZBTB7A and MAP2K2 and common features of DD and ID, macrocephaly with prominent forehead, sleep apnea. The authors argue that loss of ZBTB7A explains part of - but probably not all - features of 19p13.3 microdeletions. ZBTB7A is known to repress expression of HBG1 and HBG2 (γ-globin), with the few available HbF patient measurements in line with this role. Based on the structure of the protein, Cys384 (along with 3 other residues) forms a coordinate bond with the Zn+2 ion, this bond predicted to be disrupted by Tyr. Further they favor a dominant negative effect given that ZBTB7A protein is known to form dimer via interaction at the BTB domain [hetero (variant+wt) and homodimers (variant+variant) having compromised function]. To support this notion, 3 previously reported somatic variants within the zinc-finger domain have been shown to exert a dominant-negative effect (PMID cited: 26455326). ---- In a collaborative study, von der Lippe et al (2022 - PMID: 34515416) identified 12 additional individuals (from 10 families) harboring monoallelic ZBTB7A missense/pLoF variants most commonly as de novo events. The authors describe a consistent phenotype with motor (9/11) and speech delay (9/12), cognitive impairment/ID (12/12 - commonly mild, ranged from specific learning difficulties to severe ID), macrocephaly (>90%le in 11/12, >97% in 7/12), lymphoid hypertrophy of pharyngeal tissue/adenoid overgrowth (12/12), sleep apnea (9/12). Autistic features were observed in 7/12. Other phenotypes included frequent upper airway infections (10/11), weight above 97th percentile (7/11). HbF levels were elevated in 4/5 individuals with available measurements (range: 2.2% to 11.2% - ref. for subjects above 6m of age : <2% ). Other hematological issues were observed in few individuals (abn. monocyte/neutrophil counts in 3-4). Cardiovascular issues were reported in 4 (2 fam). 3 subjects had umbilical hernia. There was no common dysmorphic feature. Various initial investigations were normal or did not appear to explain the NDD phenotype and incl. standard karyotype, CMA, targeted testing for genes/disorders previously considered (PTEN, FMR1, NSD1, BWS and PWS methylation studies, CFTR, etc). One male had a maternally inherited chrX dup not thought to explain his complex phenotype, while another had a concurrent diagnosis of thalassemia. Individuals were investigated with singleton (or trio) WES. Of note some individuals were DDD study participants. 8 had de novo ZBTB7A variants, incl. one who harbored 2 de novo missense SNVs several residues apart. 2 sibs had inherited a fs variant from their affected parent. For the latter as well as for another subject parental samples were unavailable. There were no other variants of interest upon exome analysis. 5 different missense, 2 nonsense and 3 fs variants were identified with pLoF all predicted to lead to NMD. All variants were absent from gnomAD (pLI of 0.96, LOEUF 0.33 and missense Z-score of 4.04) which lists one individual with htz LoF, likely not an artifact. Given this individual (and the familial case) the authors discuss on the mild phenotype and/or eventual reduced penetrance or underdiagnosis of the disorder. There was no difference in severity between those with missense/truncating variants. ZBTB7A transcription factor (or pokemon or lymphoma/leukemia-related factor) is widely expressed. It is involved in several activities being among others required to block Notch signaling which in turn drives T-cell at the expense of B-cell development. Notch pathway activation has been demonstrated in Zbtba7 ko mouse models. Finally, the authors discuss the role of notch signaling in thymus and the nervous system, as well as that ZBTB7A up/down-regulation known to repress/increase respectively HbF expression (several refs in text). ---- MGI (1335091) for Zbtb7a : "Mice homozygous for a knock-out allele die around E16.5 due to anemia and exhibit a cell autonomous defect in early B cell development". (Phenotypes from nervous system not commented on). ---- Apart from OMIM (#619769), ZBTB7A is included in the DD panel of G2P (ZBTB7A-associated developmental disorder / monoallelic_autosomal / absent gene product / confidence limited) as well as among the primary ID genes in SysID. In PanelApp Australia the gene is incl. with green rating in the ID and Macrocephaly gene panels. ---- Consider inclusion with amber or green rating (several individuals/families/variants, highly consistent phenotype, overlap with 19p microdeletions || variant effect not studied, animal models supporting contribution of the gene to the phenotype though no data on associated NDD ones). Please also consider inclusion in other relevant panels (macrocephaly, lymphatic disorders, ASD, etc). Sources: Literature, Other |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1520 | HIST1H4D |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4D was added gene: HIST1H4D was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4D was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: HIST1H4D were set to 35202563 Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4D were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4D were set to Complete Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4D was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments Review for gene: HIST1H4D was set to AMBER Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair. There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues. Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes). Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern : - H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563), - H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563), - H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563), - H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563), - H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563), - H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563). Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall). Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth). Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression). Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one. Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes. Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green. Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc). ------ Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent]. Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3). Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature). RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle). Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant. Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied. ------ In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above). ------ Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely: - H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects), - H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1), - H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1), - H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17), - H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1), - H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3). All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors). The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER. Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents. Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed. At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones. There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys). All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited). Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11). For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants. H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants. ------ [RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala] Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1520 | HIST1H4E |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4E was added gene: HIST1H4E was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4E was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: HIST1H4E were set to 35202563 Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4E were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4E were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4E was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments Review for gene: HIST1H4E was set to GREEN Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair. There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues. Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes). Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern : - H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563), - H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563), - H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563), - H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563), - H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563), - H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563). Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall). Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth). Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression). Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one. Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes. Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green. Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc). ------ Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent]. Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3). Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature). RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle). Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant. Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied. ------ In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above). ------ Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely: - H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects), - H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1), - H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1), - H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17), - H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1), - H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3). All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors). The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER. Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents. Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed. At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones. There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys). All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited). Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11). For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants. H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants. ------ [RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala] Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1520 | HIST1H4F |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4F was added gene: HIST1H4F was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4F was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: HIST1H4F were set to 35202563 Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4F were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4F were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4F was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments Review for gene: HIST1H4F was set to AMBER Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair. There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues. Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes). Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern : - H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563), - H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563), - H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563), - H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563), - H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563), - H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563). Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall). Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth). Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression). Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one. Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes. Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green. Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc). ------ Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent]. Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3). Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature). RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle). Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant. Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied. ------ In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above). ------ Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely: - H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects), - H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1), - H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1), - H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17), - H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1), - H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3). All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors). The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER. Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents. Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed. At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones. There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys). All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited). Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11). For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants. H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants. ------ [RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala] Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1520 | HIST1H4I |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HIST1H4I was added gene: HIST1H4I was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: HIST1H4I was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: HIST1H4I were set to 35202563 Phenotypes for gene: HIST1H4I were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly; Growth abnormality; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: HIST1H4I were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: HIST1H4I was set to Loss-of-function variants (as defined in pop up message) DO NOT cause this phenotype - please provide details in the comments Review for gene: HIST1H4I was set to GREEN Added comment: Histone H4 is a core component of the nucleosome, the basic repeating unit of eukaryotic chromatin. Each nucleosome consists of ~150 bp of DNA wrapped around a histone octamer. Each histone octamer is composed of 2 copies of each of the histones H2A, H2B, H3, H4. This organization is important for DNA replication, transcription and repair. There are 14 canonical histone H4 genes in the human genome, which despite being different at the nucleotide level encode an identical protein. These cluster in 3 genomic loci. Their transcription is independently regulated with differing expression during brain development and in human tissues. Histone H4 forms a dimer with H3 (which however has variant isoforms linked to specific cellular processes). Pathogenic variants in genes encoding H4 have been reported in several individuals. Irrrespective of the gene for H4 involved, all patients presented with highly overlapping features, DD and ID being universal. Available reports to date concern : - H4C3/HIST1H4C (9 subjects - PMID: 28920961, 35202563), - H4C11/HIST1H4J (1 subject - PMID: 31804630, 35202563), - H4C4/HIST1H4D (1 subject - PMID:35202563), - H4C5/HIST1H4E (17 subjects - PMID: 35202563), - H4C6/HIST1H4F (1 subject - PMID: 35202563), - H4C9/HIST1H4I (3 subjects - PMID: 35202563). Variants in all cases were missense SNVs, occurring (in almost all cases) as dn variants and affecting the same residue in the same and/or different H4 genes (details for clusters below). Eg. Arg45Cys was a recurrent variant for H4C5 (>=7 subjects), while variants affecting Arg40 have been reported in H4C4, H4C5, H4C9, H4C11 (7 subjects overall). Zebrafish studies for all genes reported have included most - if not all - patient variants and recapitulate features observed in affected individuals (head size/structure and growth). Additional studies specificaly for H4C3/HIST1H4C have been performed in patient fibroblasts (demonstrating among others transcriptional dysregulation) and zebrafish (accumulation of DSBs, increased apoptosis in head/tail, abn. cell cycle progression). Note that the nomenclature for variants - at the protein level - used in literature commonly takes into consideration cleavage of Met1, thus the numbering may not correspond to the HGVS one. Relevant entries exist in OMIM, G2P and SysID only for H4C3/HIST1H4C (Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 1, #619758) and H4C11/HIST1H4J (?Tessadori-van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 2, #619759) but not for other genes. Rating in PanelApp Australia - ID Panel : HIST1H4C Green, H4J Amber, H4D Amber, H4E Green, H4F Amber, H4I Green. Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels (microcephaly, short stature/FTT, etc). ------ Initial work from Tessadori et al (incl. DDD study, 2017 - PMID:28920961) identified monoallelic missense SNVs affecting the same residue of H4C3 (HIST1H4C), in 3 individuals from 2 families. [c.274A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Gln) dn in 1 subject and c.275A>C/ HGVS p.(Lys92Arg) inherited from unaffected mosaic parent]. Individuals from both families having relevant age had intellectual disability (2/2 - 2 families). Other features incl. growth delay (3/3) and microcephaly (3/3). Expression of the variants in zebrafish severely affected structural development recapitulating the patient phenotypes (microcephaly and short stature). RNA sequencing in fibroblasts from 2 unrelated patients and a control, revealed that expression of H4C3 variants was similar to wt. The authors estimated that ~8% of H4 cDNA molecules contained the variant. LC-MS/MS analysis suggested that the mutant protein was present in nucleosomes at a level of 1-2% while RNA-seq identified 115 differential expressed genes, with enrichment for relevant procedures (chr. organization, histone binding, DNA packaging, nucleosomal organization, cell cycle). Post-translational modifications of Lys92 (H4K91) are highly conserved and have been previously associated with processes from chromatin assembly , DNA damage sensitivity, etc. Post-translational marks on Lys92 (K91) were absent in patient derived cells as a result of each variant. Zebrafish models for both variants were suggestive for accumulation of double strand breaks (DSBs) more visible in heads and tails of larvae. Embryos expressing mutants displayed increased apoptosis in head and tail. Additional studies in larvae were suggestive of abnormal cell cycle progression (rel. increase in cellls in S/G2/M phase, increased occurrence of activated CHK2 with p53 stabilization) applying to both variants studied. ------ In a subsequent publication, Tessadori et al. (2020 - PMID: 31804630) described the phenotype of a 14 y.o. boy harboring a dn heterozygous missense H4C11 (HIST1H4J) variant following trio-ES [c.274A>G / HGVS p.(Lys92Glu)]. Features incl. profound ID, microcephaly, short stature with some dysmorphic features (uplsanting p-f, hypertelorism, etc). Previous work-up was normal/non-diagnostic and incl. FMR1, MECP2 and a CMA showing an inherited 207 kb CNV involving KCNV1. Upon mRNA microinjection in zebrafish embryos - either for wt or for Lys92Glu HIST1H4J - effect for wt was very mild. Lys92Glu expression led to defective development of head structures (brain, eyes), faulty body axis growth and dysmorphic tail reproducing the microcephaly and short stature phenotype. This was similar to previous zebrafish studies for HIS1H4C variants (above). ------ Tessadori et al. (2022 - PMID: 35202563) describe 29 *additional individuals with de novo missense variants in genes encoding H4, namely: - H4C3 (HIST1H4C/N=6 subjects), - H4C11 (HIST1H4J/N=1), - H4C4 (HIST1H4D/N=1), - H4C5 (HIST1H4E/N=17), - H4C6 (HIST1H4F/N=1), - H4C9 (HIST1H4I/N=3). All individuals, exhibited DD and ID (29/29). Other features incl. hypotonia (10/29), seizures (5/29), autism (5/29), ataxia (4/29). Abnormal growth incl. progressive microcephaly (2/19 prenatal, 20/29 postnatal onset), short stature/FTT (each 11/29). Few had skeletal features (craniosynostosis 2/29, abn. digits 4/29, vertebral 4/29). Some had visual (17/28) or hearing impairment (7/29). Facial features incl. hypertelorism (5/29), upslanting p-f (3/29), broad nasal tip (11/29), thin upper lip (4/29) and teeth anomalies (6/29 - notably gap between central incisors). The authors state that the cohort was collected with trio WES but also after data sharing via Genematcher / DECIPHER. Identified variants were in all cases missense and de novo, the latter either by trio WES or Sanger sequencing of parents. Previous work-up or presence of additional variants are not discussed. At the protein level 10 aa were affected, 6 of which recurrently within the same gene (Arg45, His75, Lys91, Tyr98) as well among several genes for H4 (Pro32, Arg40). Variants lied within two clusters, one corresponding to the α-helix of H4 (reported variants affected Lys31 - Arg45) important for DNA contacts, interactions with H3 and histone chaperones. The other within the core of nucleosome (reported patient variants : His75-Tyr98) with important strucural contact between H3-H4 dimer and histone chaperones. There were no detectable genotype-phenotype patterns separating individual H4 genes or protein regions. Of note, variability was observed even among 7 individuals with the same dn H4C5 variant (Arg45Cys). All variants were absent from control databases incl. gnomAD and affected residues conserved through to S. cerevisiae. Substitutions affecting Arg45 and Gly94 and His75 have been studied previously with effect in growth/fitness/chromatin remodeling/DNA damage repair depending on variant (5 studies cited). Zebrafish embryos at the 1 cell stage were injected with mRNA encoding either wt or identified variants, the latter inducing significant developmental defects with the exception of Pro32Ala (H4C3) and Arg40Cys (H4C5, H4C11). For Pro32Ala and Arg40Cys however, the strong recurrence in this cohort supports pathogenicity. A dosage dependent effect was observed for 2 variants. H4 genes appear to be tolerant to both missense and loss-of-function variation (the latter even in homozygous form) suggesting a dominant effect of the variants. ------ [RefSeqs : H4C3/HIST1H4C - NM_0035242.4 | H4C4/HIST1H4D - NM_003539.4 | H4C5/HIST1H4E - NM_003545.3 | H4C6/HIST1H4F - NM_003540.4 | H4C9/HIST1H4I - NM_003495.2 | H4C11/HIST1H4J - NM_021968.4 // Variants at the protein level above are according to the HGVS nomenclature. However as the N-terminal methionine is cleaved, numbering relative to the mature peptide has also been used in publications eg. p.Pro33Ala HGVS corresponding to Pro32Ala] Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1518 | HEATR3 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: HEATR3 was added gene: HEATR3 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: HEATR3 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: HEATR3 were set to 35213692 Phenotypes for gene: HEATR3 were set to Anemia; Thrombocytopenia; Growth delay; Short stature; Abnormality of the skeletal system; Abnormality of finger; Abnormality of the thumb; Intellectual disability; Obesity; Abnormality of the face Penetrance for gene: HEATR3 were set to Complete Review for gene: HEATR3 was set to AMBER Added comment: O'Donohue et al (2022 - PMID: 35213692) describe the clinical features of 6 individuals (from 4 unrelated families) with biallelic pathogenic HEATR3 variants. These included bone marrow failure (anemia/anemia and thrombocytopenia at presentation), short stature/growth retardation (4/6), facial features (5/6 - in some: straight eyebrows, d-s palpebral fissures, synophrys) and skeletal findings incl. disproportionately short fingers/thumb anomaly. ID was reported in 4/6 individuals from 3 families (all: mild ID | 2/6 without ID). The phenotype corresponded overall to a variant form Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA, disorder caused by variants in genes encoding for ribosomal proteins) with additional features. The 1st family (2 affected sibs and parents) underwent WES, not diagnostic for DBA. Analysis suggested variants in HEATR3 (prioritized due to its potential role in ribosome biogenesis) and 4 additional genes as candidates. Collaboration in the European DBA consortium and national DBA consortia led to identification of additional families. HEATR3 encodes Heat-repeat-containing protein 3 or symportin, a protein that co-imports uL5 (encoded by RPL11) and uL18 (RPL5) in the nucleus where they assemble with 5S rRNA to form 5S RNP. The 5S RNP complex incorporates with maturing large ribosomal subunits to form the central protuberance. When 5S RNP is not incorporated, it accumulates and associates with Hdm2 ubiquitin ligase, the later normally targeting p53 proteasomal degradation. The following missense and splice variants were identified (NM_182922): - c.1751G>Α/p.(Gly584Glu) hmz - c.1337G>A/p.(Cys446Tyr) hmz - c.399+1G>T in trans with c.719C>T/p.(Pro240Leu) - c.400T>C/p.(Cys134Arg) hmz Variants were confirmed with Sanger sequencing. They were dispersed across HEATR3 without clustering although they affect residues either in the ARM (38-320) or HEAT (415-675) repeat domains, at positions evolutionary conserved, with in silico predictions in favor of a deleterious effect. With the exception of Cys134Arg (AF:4.11x10-6/no hmz), all were absent from gnomAD. Studies in yeast suggested that deletions in symportin gene (syo1) lead to a mild growth defect and accumulation of 40S subunits. Similarly, two yeast strains engineered to test for the effect of the p.Gly584Glu (yeast p.Gly522Glu/Ala) exhibited growth defect and ribosomal subunit imbalance, both restored by wt Syo1. HA-tagged HEATR3 in HeLa cells suggested that the co-translational capture mechanism to chaperone uL18 (RPL5) is conserved in human cells but was not observed upon expression of the p.Cys446Tyr variant. While HEATR3 transcription was not affected in LCLs from individuals hmz for Gly584Glu or Cys446Tyr, protein levels were barely detectable, suggesting destabilization of the protein. While uL18 accumulates in cytoplasm and nucleus with expected enrichment in nucleolus, upon siRNA knockdown of HEATR3 in HeLa cells this enrichment was lost. Studies in fibroblasts (Gly584Glu) demonstrated reduced uL18 nuclear staining. Overall, HEATR3 was suggested to be important for nuclear import of uL18 (though not for uL5). LCL studies demonstrated pre-rRNA processing defects in patient cells with accumulation of 32S and 12S pre-rRNAs, the former being reminiscent of accumulations observed in individuals with RPL5- and RPL11-related DBA. Expression of wt HEATR3 restored processing defects. LCLs from affected individuals revealed loss of free 60S subunits (as in yeast) with expression of wt cDNA restoring Nl levels. Western blots of LCLs demonstrated that the levels of uL5, uL18 and p53 were not affected (the latter also observed in RPL5-related DBA) Studies of bone marrow smears from 2 affected individuals allowed to conclude in a strong defect in erythroid cell proliferation. Currently, there is no HEATR3-associated phenotype in OMIM, PanelApp Australia, G2P or the SysID database. Consider inclusion in the ID panel with amber (mild ID in >3 individuals/families/variants although not universal feature) or green rating. Also consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels eg. for cytopenias/congenital anemias, short stature, etc. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.1154 | EPHA7 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: EPHA7 was added gene: EPHA7 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: EPHA7 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: EPHA7 were set to 34176129; 19664229 Phenotypes for gene: EPHA7 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Delayed speech and language development; Behavioral abnormality Penetrance for gene: EPHA7 were set to Incomplete Review for gene: EPHA7 was set to AMBER Added comment: Lévy et al (2021 - PMID: 34176129) provide evidence that haploinssuficiency of EPHA7 results in a neurodevelopmental disorder. The authors report on 12 individuals belonging to 9 unrelated families, all harboring with 6q microdeletions spanning EPHA7. Overlapping features included DD (13/13), ID (10/10 - mild in most cases, individuals with larger CNVs/additional variants had more severe phenotype), speech delay and behavioral disorders. Variable other features incl. hypotonia (70%), non specific facial features, eye abnormalities (40%) and cardiac defects (25%). The CNVs ranged from 152 kb to few Mb in size but in 4 subjects (P5-8) were only minimal, involving only EPHA7. The 6q microdeletion included additional ID-related genes in at least one case (eg. ZNF292 in P12) while one subject (P4) harbored also a 7q11.23 Williams syndrome deletion. Confirmation (e.g. with FISH or qPCR) and segregation analyses were performed. 9 out of 12 individuals had inherited the deletion (5 subjects paternal, 4 maternal), in 1 subject (P12) this occured de novo, while for 2 others inheritance was not specified. Most deletions were inherited from an unaffected parent (in 6/7 families), with unclear contribution in a further one. Sequencing of an ID gene panel was performed for 5 subjects (P1-4 (sibs) and P9) and exome for 4 ones (P1,2,10,11). CNVs in all these subjects were not limited to EPHA7. These investigations did not reveal other variants responsible for the phenotype of these subjects. EPHA7 encodes ephrin receptor A7. As the authors comment, ephrin receptors are the largest family of transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinases. These receptors interact with membrane bound ephrins and binding activates the tyrosine kinase activity of the receptor. The authors discuss on previous studies suggesting an important role for EphA7 in brain development (modulation of cell-cell adhesion and repulsion, regulation of dendrite morphogenesis in early corticogenesis, role in dendritic spine formation later in development. EphA7 has also been proposed to drive neuronal maturation and synaptic function). Haploinsufficiency for other ephrins or ephrin receptors has been implicated in other NDDs. Finally the authors comment on a previous report of a de novo 2.16 Mb microdeletion spanning EPHA7 and another gene (TSG1). This deletion, reported by Traylor et al (2009 - PMID: 19664229) was identified in a 15-month old male with DD, microcephaly and dysmorphic features. Overall Lévy et al promote incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity with haploinsufficiency of this gene being a risk factor for NDD. [The gene has also an %HI of 2.76% and a pLI of 1]. In DECIPHER there are 2 indivuals (DDD participants) with de novo missense variants and abnormality of the nervous system. As a result this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel with amber rating pending further evidence. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.963 | CDK19 |
Julia Baptista changed review comment from: De novo missense variants mapped to the kinase domain of CDK19 were described in 11 unrelated individuals (age range: 9 months to 14 years).Two recurrent changes at residues Tyr32 and Gly28 were identified. One additional case report (PMID:33568421) described a 10-month-old male patient who presented with a neurodevelopmental syndrome characterized by infantile spasms and a de novo missense variant c.92C>A (p.Thr31Asn) (also in the kinase domain). This brings the total of cases reported in the literature to 15.; to: De novo missense variants mapped to the kinase domain of CDK19 were described in 11 unrelated individuals (age range: 9 months to 14 years).Two recurrent changes at residues Tyr32 and Gly28 were identified. One additional case report (PMID:33568421) described a 10-month-old male patient who presented with a neurodevelopmental syndrome characterized by infantile spasms and a de novo missense variant c.92C>A (p.Thr31Asn) (also in the kinase domain). This brings the total of cases reported in the literature to 15. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.421 | TYRP1 |
Arina Puzriakova Source Expert Review Red was added to TYRP1. Rating Changed from Amber List (moderate evidence) to Red List (low evidence) |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.421 | TYR |
Arina Puzriakova Source Expert Review Red was added to TYR. Rating Changed from Amber List (moderate evidence) to Red List (low evidence) |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.341 | ACADSB | Arina Puzriakova Phenotypes for gene: ACADSB were changed from to 2-methylbutyrylglycinuria, 610006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.338 | ACADSB | Arina Puzriakova reviewed gene: ACADSB: Rating: ; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: 30730842; Phenotypes: 2-methylbutyrylglycinuria, 610006; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.280 | TRAPPC2L |
Arina Puzriakova gene: TRAPPC2L was added gene: TRAPPC2L was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: TRAPPC2L was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: TRAPPC2L were set to 30120216; 32843486 Phenotypes for gene: TRAPPC2L were set to Encephalopathy, progressive, early-onset, with episodic rhabdomyolysis, 618331 Review for gene: TRAPPC2L was set to AMBER Added comment: Gene is associated with Encephalopathy, progressive, early-onset, with episodic rhabdomyolysis in OMIM, but not in G2P. PMID: 30120216 (2018) - Two unrelated probands with an identical homozygous missense (c.109G>T, p.Asp37Tyr) variant in TRAPPC2L. Both individuals presented neurodevelopmental delay, febrile illness-induced encephalopathy, and episodic rhabdomyolysis, followed by developmental arrest, seizures and tetraplegia. The variant segregated with the phenotype in each family, and haplotype analysis suggested a founder effect. The mutant protein was expressed in patient fibroblasts, but displayed membrane trafficking delays. Studies in yeast showed that the variant impaired interaction with TRAPPC10, and increased levels of the active RAB11. PMID: 32843486 (2020) - In an Ashkenazi Jewish family with three affected sibs with GDD/ID, WGS revealed a segregating homozygous missense variant (c.5G>C, p.Ala2Gly) in the TRAPPC2L gene. No seizures, brain MRI abnormalities, or illness provoked regression were documented in this family. Comparable to the previous study, the variant resulted in delayed ER-to-Golgi trafficking and elevated levels of active RAB11. Studies using yeast and in vitro binding, showed that the variant disrupted interaction with another core TRAPP protein, TRAPPC6a. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.254 | TYRP1 | Arina Puzriakova commented on gene: TYRP1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.254 | TYR | Arina Puzriakova commented on gene: TYR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.201 | MORC2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: MORC2 was added gene: MORC2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: MORC2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: MORC2 were set to https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2020.06.013 Phenotypes for gene: MORC2 were set to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2Z, MIM #616688 Penetrance for gene: MORC2 were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: MORC2 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: MORC2 was set to GREEN Added comment: The current review is based on a recent report by Sacoto et al (2020 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2020.06.013). While several previous studies focused on the phenotype of axonal motor and senory neuropathy in individuals with heterozygous MORC2 pathogenic variants (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, type 2Z, MIM #616688) some of them presented among others with hypotonia, muscle weakness, intellectual disability, microcephaly or hearing loss [refs provided by Sacoto et al - learning disabilities (in some patients) also listed in OMIM's clinical synopsis]. Sacoto et al present a cohort of 20 individuals having genetic testing for developmental delay or growth failure (with a single one for a diagnosis of sensorimotor neuropathy). Overlapping features included DD, ID (18/20 - mild to severe), short stature (18/20), microcephaly (15/20) and variable craniofacial dysmorphisms. The authors comment that features suggestive of neuropathy (weakness, hyporeflexia, abnormal EMG/NCS) were frequent but not the predominant complaint. EMG/NCS abnormalities were abnormal in 6 out of 10 subjects investigated in this cohort. Other findings included brain MRI abnormalities (12/18 - in 5/18 Leigh-like lesions), hearing loss (11/19) and pigmentary retinopathy in few (5). Affected subjects were found to harbor in all cases missense variants in the ATPase module of MORC2 [residues 1 to 494 - NM_001303256.1 - the module consists of an ATPase domain (aa 1-265), a transducer S5-like domain (266-494) and a coiled-coiled domain (CC1 - aa 282-361)]. Variants had occured mostly as de novo events although inheritance from a similarly affected parent was also reported. Some of them were recurring within this cohort and/or the literature eg. c.79G>A/p.Glu27Lys (x5), c.260C>T/p.Ser87Leu (x2), c.394C>T/p.Arg132Cys (4x), c.1164C>G/p.Ser388Arg (x2), c.1181A>G/p.Tyr394Cys (x3). MORC2 encodes an ATPase involved in chromatin remodeling, DNA repair and transcriptional regulation. Chromatin remodeling and epigenetic silencing by MORC2 is mediated by the HUSH (Human Silencing Hub) complex. Functional studies (MORC2-knockout HeLa cells harboring a HUSH-sensitive GFP reporter were transduced with wt or mt MORC2 followed by measurement of reporter repression) supported the deleterious effect of most variants known at the time (hyperactivation of HUSH-mediating silencing, in line with previous observations). Overall this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel with green rating. Also other gene panels (e.g. for short stature, microcephaly, hearing loss, pigmentary retinopathy, etc) if it meets the respective criteria for inclusion. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.77 | AGMO | Rebecca Foulger changed review comment from: PMID:31555905. Okur et al., report rare nonsense in-frame deletion and missense compound heterozygous variants in AGMO in 2 unrelated individuals (8 year old European girl, and 4-year old Ashkenazi Jewish boy). They demonstrated significantly diminished enzyme activity for all disease-associated variants. The girl harboured variants p.Trp130Ter & p.Gly238Cys. The boy harboured variants p.Gly144Arg and p.Tyr236del. Note that there is one individual in gnomAD who is homozygous for the p.Gly144Arg variant. Table 1 also mentions MTHFR C677T homozygous for the boy, but this is not referred to within the text. ID/DD (and seizures) was reported in the girl. The boy showed normal development to begin, but began to regress age 3.5 years.; to: PMID:31555905. Okur et al., report rare nonsense in-frame deletion and missense compound heterozygous variants in AGMO in 2 unrelated individuals (8 year old European girl, and 4-year old Ashkenazi Jewish boy). They demonstrated significantly diminished enzyme activity for all disease-associated variants. The girl harboured variants p.Trp130Ter & p.Gly238Cys. The boy harboured variants p.Gly144Arg and p.Tyr236del. Note that there is one individual in gnomAD who is homozygous for the p.Gly144Arg variant. Table 1 also mentions MTHFR C677T homozygous for the boy, but this is not referred to within the text. ID/DD (and seizures) were reported in the girl. The boy showed normal development to begin, but began to regress age 3.5 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.76 | AGMO | Rebecca Foulger commented on gene: AGMO: PMID:31555905. Okur et al., report rare nonsense in-frame deletion and missense compound heterozygous variants in AGMO in 2 unrelated individuals (8 year old European girl, and 4-year old Ashkenazi Jewish boy). They demonstrated significantly diminished enzyme activity for all disease-associated variants. The girl harboured variants p.Trp130Ter & p.Gly238Cys. The boy harboured variants p.Gly144Arg and p.Tyr236del. Note that there is one individual in gnomAD who is homozygous for the p.Gly144Arg variant. Table 1 also mentions MTHFR C677T homozygous for the boy, but this is not referred to within the text. ID/DD (and seizures) was reported in the girl. The boy showed normal development to begin, but began to regress age 3.5 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.36 | ALG9 | Rebecca Foulger commented on gene: ALG9: PMID:28932688. Davis et al., 2017 review the literature for ALG9:CDG cases. They summarise 10 patients from 6 different families with one of four ALG9 variants (including the 4 new patients reported by PMID:26453364). They also report an additional patient with ALG9-CDH with a milder phenotype. Prenatally, dysmorphic features, renal cysts and cardiac malformations were detected. She had seizures and developmental delay. She had a homozygous variant in ALG9: p.Tyr287Cys. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.34 | ADAM22 | Rebecca Foulger commented on gene: ADAM22: PMID:27066583. Muona et al., 2016 report a Finnish proband-parent-trio with intractable seizures and ID. Compound het variants c.1202G>A, p.Cys401Tyr and c.2396delG, p.Ser799IlefsTer96 were found in ADAM22. Functional assays showed that mutant proteins failed to form the LGI1-ADAM22 ligand-receptor complex. The variants are unlikely to be full LOF. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.3 | TYRP1 | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: TYRP1: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Albinism, oculocutaneous, type III, 203290; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.3 | TYR | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: TYR: Rating: RED; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: Albinism, oculocutaneous, type IA, 203100; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | ACADSB | Zornitza Stark reviewed gene: ACADSB: Rating: AMBER; Mode of pathogenicity: None; Publications: ; Phenotypes: 2-methylbutyrylglycinuria, MIM# 610006; Mode of inheritance: BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v3.0 | KAT8 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: KAT8 was added gene: KAT8 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: KAT8 was set to BOTH monoallelic and biallelic, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: KAT8 were set to 31794431 Phenotypes for gene: KAT8 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; Abnormality of vision; Feeding difficulties; Abnormality of the cardiovascular system; Autism Penetrance for gene: KAT8 were set to unknown Review for gene: KAT8 was set to GREEN Added comment: Heterozygous pathogenic missense KAT8 variants have been reported in individuals with DD, ID and epilepsy. Variants occurred as de novo events within the chromobarrel or the acetyltransferase domain and were all shown to affect H4K16 acetylation, as would be predicted by the gene's function (lysine acetyltransferase). Evidence from brain specific Kat8 knockout in mouse, supports the role of the gene in brain development. One similarly affected individual compound heterozygous for a nonsense and a missense variant (the former affecting subnuclear localization and the latter H4K16ac) was also reported, with carrier relatives being unaffected. Mutations in genes of the MSL/NSL complexes (with which KAT8 forms multisubunit complexes) or genes in other acetyltransferases of the same subfamily (MYST) as KAT8 cause neurodevelopmental disorders [Details provided below]. ----- Li et al. (2019 - PMID: 31794431) report on 8 unrelated individuals with heterozygous de novo pathogenic KAT8 variants, as well as an additional one compound heterozygous for a nonsense and a missense one. Overlapping phenotype consisted of DD/ID (8/8), seizures/epilepsy (6/8), brain MRI anomalies as well as presence of variable facial dysmorphic features. Less frequent features included abnormal vision (5/8), feeding difficulties (3/8), cardiac anomalies (3/8), autism (in 1). The (9th) individual with biallelic variants had similar phenotype of DD/ID, epilepsy, autism and dysmorphic facial features. Heterozygous parents and sister, the latter carrier for the missense variant, were all unaffected. All individuals had undergone exome sequencing, while extensive other investigations for at least 7/9 had only revealed variants of uncertain significance/contribution to the phenotype or were normal. KAT8 encodes lysine acetyltransferase 8, which acetylates histone H4 at lysine 16 (H4K16). It belongs to the MYST subfamily of lysine acetyltransferases, the other members of which include KAT6A, KAT6B (both involved in neurodevelopmental disorders) and KAT5. KAT8 forms two stoichiometric multisubunitcomplexes, one with the MSL complex and the other with the NSL. Mutations in genes encoding for subunits of the NSL or MSL complex (eg. KANSL1 and MSL3) are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. Overall 6 missense SNVs were reported among the heterozygous patients, p.Tyr90Cys (NM_032188.2:c.269A>G) being a recurrent one seen in 3. The compound heterozygous patient had a missense (c.973C>T / p.Arg325Cys) and a nonsense variant (c.523A>T / p.Lys175*). All missense variants lied either in the chromobarrel domain or the acetyltransferase domain. Variants in the latter domain localized within the KAT8/Mof-specific region or - in the case of the compound heterozygous individual - within the acetyl-CoA binding motif. FLAG-tagged KAT8 (either wt or for all missense SNVs) was transfected in HEK293 cells with vectors for HA-tagged MSL proteins. While the nonsense variant was difficult to express, missense SNVs were expressed to similar levels to wt, promoted expression of MSL proteins but resulted in defective H4K16 acetylation and to a lesser extent H4K5 acetylation. As a result all missense variants impaired acetylation. This was also the case for chromobarrel domain variants, while expression of a KAT8 lacking the chromobarrel domain confirmed its ability to form complex with the MSL proteins and the impairment of H4K16 acetylation. The nonsense variant demonstrated abnormal subnuclear localization. The mouse model provides extensive evidence for the involvement of KAT8 in cerebral development. Cerebrum-specific Kat8 knockout mice presented postnatal growth retardation, hyperactivity/irritability, pre-weaning lethality, and cerebral hypoplasia upon autopsy. Loss of Kat8 reduced the number of neural stem and progenitor cells available for embryonic cerebrocortical development, impaired cell proliferation and stimulated apoptosis. The article also provides additional evidence from mouse model. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1135 | SNX27 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: SNX27 was added gene: SNX27 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: SNX27 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: SNX27 were set to 25894286; 31721175; 21300787; 23524343 Phenotypes for gene: SNX27 were set to Generalized hypotonia; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures Penetrance for gene: SNX27 were set to Complete Review for gene: SNX27 was set to GREEN gene: SNX27 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Evidence from 2 publications suggests that DD, ID and seizures are part of the phenotype of individuals with biallelic SNX27 pathogenic variants : --------- Damseh, Danson et al (2015 - PMID: 25894286) first reported on a consanguineous family with 4 affected sibs, homozygous for an SNX27 pathogenic variant. Features incl. hypotonia soon after birth, failure to thrive, severely delayed psychomotor development with no milestone acquisition, occurrence of myoclonic seizures with 3 individuals deceased early. Exome sequencing in one revealed a few candidate variants, with an SNX27 frameshift one [NM_030918.6:c.515_516del - p.(His172Argfs*6) / absent from ExAC] being the only retained following Sanger segregation studies. Using fibroblasts from an affected individual, Western blot with an antibody which would also bind prior to the truncation site, was consistent with dramatically reduced/absent SNX27 truncated mutant protein. Protein levels of VPS35, a component of the retromer responsible for direct cargo binding (not mediated by a cargo adaptor as SNX27), were normal. --------- Parente et al (2019 - PMID: 31721175) reported on a 13-year-old male with motor and language delay, ADHD, ID (kindergarten academic level at the age of 13) and seizures with onset at the age of 9 years (GTC, with abnormal EEG and postical SV tachycardia). Variable physical findings were reported. White matter hyperintesities were noted upon initial brain MRI (but were less marked in subsequent ones). Initial genetic testing (Alexander's disease, CMA, FMR1) was normal. Exome revealed compound heterozygosity for 2 SNX27 variants (NM_030918.5/NM_001330723.1 both apply c.510C>G - p.Tyr170* and c.1295G>A - p.Cys432Tyr) each inherited from healthy carrier parents. There were no other potentially causative variants. A parental history of - isolated - late onset seizures was reported (so this individual may not be considered for the seizure phenotype here). The authors also reported on a further 31-year old affected male. This individual had infantile hypotonia, poor eye contact with subsequent significant DD, seizures (febrile/afebrile T-C with onset at the age of 14m) and ID estimated in the severe range. Variable - though somewhat different - physical findings were reported. Initial work-up included basic metabolic testing, standard karyotype, FISH for 15q11 and subtelomeric regions and PHF6 genetic testing - all normal. Exome (and subsequent Sanger confirmation/parental studies) revealed compound heterozygosity for a missense and a frameshift variant (c.989G>A / p.Arg330His and c.782dupT / p.Leu262Profs*6 same in NM_001330723.1, NM_030918.6). --------- SNX27 encodes sorting nexin 27, a cargo adaptor for the retromer. The latter is a multi-protein complex essential for regulating the retrieval and recycling of transmembrane cargos from endosomes to the trans-Golgi network or the plasma membrane [Lucas et al 2016 - PMID: 27889239 / McNally et al 2018 - PMID: 30072228]. As summarized by Parente et al, the encoded protein by regulating composition of the cell surface influences several processes eg. neuronal excitability, synaptic plasticity, Wnt signaling etc. It has been shown to interact with surface receptors and their ligands including GIRK channels, 5-HT4, ionotropic glutamate receptors (incl. NMDA- and AMPA-type receptors) and mGluR5 [several refs. provided]. Knockout of Snx27 in mice resulted in embryonic lethality (16% hmz of the 25% expected), severe postnatal growth retardation and death within the first 3 weeks. Snx27(+/-) mice have normal neuroanatomy but exhibit cognitive deficits (in learning and memory) and defects in synaptic function/plasticity with reduced amounts of NMDA and AMPA receptors (Cai et al - PMID: 21300787, Wang et al - PMID: 23524343). --------- The gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories (eg. GeneDx) and a current primary ID gene in SysID. There is no associated phenotype in OMIM/G2P. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1098 | PCYT2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PCYT2 was added gene: PCYT2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: PCYT2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: PCYT2 were set to 31637422 Phenotypes for gene: PCYT2 were set to Global developmental delay; Developmental regression; Intellectual disability; Spastic paraparesis; Seizures; Spastic tetraparesis; Cerebral atrophy; Cerebellar atrophy Penetrance for gene: PCYT2 were set to Complete Review for gene: PCYT2 was set to GREEN Added comment: Vaz et al. (2019 - PMID: 31637422 - DDD study among the co-authors) report on 5 individuals - from 4 families - with biallelic PCYT2 mutations. The phenotype corresponded to a complex hererditary paraplegia with global DD, regression (4/5), ID (mild in 3/5, severe in 2/5), spastic para-/tetraparesis, epilepsy (5/5 - variable onset 2-16 yrs - focal or tonic-clonic seizures) and progressive cerebral and cerebellar atrophy. Exome sequencing in all revealed biallelic PCYT2 variants, confirmed with Sanger s. in probands and their parents (NM_001184917.2 - corresponding to the canonical transcript used as Ref below): - P1 (Fam1) : 2 missense SNVs in trans configuration, c.730C>T or p.His244Tyr and c.920C>T or p.Pro307Leu - P2 (Fam2 - consanguineous of White British origin), P3 (Fam3 - Consanguineous of Turkish origin), P4,5 (Fam4 - consanguineous, unspecified origin) : homozygosity for c.1129C>T or p.Arg377Ter) affecting the last exon of 8/12 transcripts, including the canonical one. Individuals with the same genotype displayed variable degrees of ID (eg P3 - severe / P2, P4,5 - mild ID). For sibs in Fam4, homozygosity for a missense SACS variant led to consideration of the respective disorder (AR spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay) though the variant was predicted to be tolerated in silico and notably the MRI images not suggestive. All variants were absent from / had extremely low AF in public databases, with no homozygotes. Posphatidylethanolamine (PE) is a membrane lipid, particularly enriched in human brain (45% of phospholypid fraction). PE is synthesized either via the CDP-ethanolamine pathway or by decarboxylation of phosphatidylserine in mitochondria. PCYT2 encodes CTP:phosophoethanolamine cytidyltransferase (ET) which is an ubiquitously expressed rate-limiting enzyme for PE biosynthesis in the former pathway. In silico, the 2 missense variants - localizing in the CTP catalytic domain 2 - were predicted to be damaging, as well as to affect protein stability. Fibroblasts of 3 patients (P1, P2, P3) representing all variants were studied: - Enzymatic activity was shown to be significantly reduced (though not absent) compared to controls. Abnormalities were noted upon Western Blot incl. absence in all 3 patients studied of one of the 2 bands normally found in controls (probably representing the longer isoform), reduced intensity in all 3 of another band probably corresponding to a shorter isoform, and presence of an additional band of intermediate molec. mass in patients with the truncating variant. - RT-PCR on mRNA from patient fibroblasts did not reveal (significant) reduction compared to controls. - Lipidomic profile of patient fibroblasts was compatible with the location of the block in the phospholipid biosynthesis pathway and different from controls. The lipidomic profile had similarities with what has been reported for EPT1 deficiency, the enzyme directly downstream of ET. The SELENO1-related phenotype (/EPT1 deficiency) is also highly overlapping. CRISPR-Cas9 was used to generate pcyt2 partial or complete knockout (ko) zebrafish, targeting either the final (ex13) or another exon (ex3) respectively. mRNA expression was shown to be moderately reduced in the first case and severely reduced/absent in the second, compared to wt. Similarly, complete-ko (ex3) led to significantly lower survival, with impaired though somewhat better survival of partial-ko (ex13) zebrafish. Complete knockout of Pcyt2 in mice is embryonically lethal (PMID cited: 17325045) while heterozygous mice develop features of metabolic syndrome (PMID cited: 22764088). Given lethality in knockout zebrafish / mice and the residual activity (15-20%) in patient fibroblasts, the variants reported were thought to be hypomorphic and complete loss of function possibly incompatible with life. PCYT2 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM/G2P/SysID and not commonly included in gene panels for ID. As a result this gene could included in the ID / epilepsy panels with green (~/>3 indiv/fam/variants with the nonsense found in different populations, consistent phenotype, lipidomics, in silico/in vitro/in vivo evidence) or amber rating. [Please consider inclusion in other possibly relevant panels eg. for metabolic disorders, etc]. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1046 | CPD |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis changed review comment from: The gene was present in the current panel with red rating, though with no reviews. In Pubmed there are no publications concerning eventual CPD-related phenotypes. There is no associated phenotype in OMIM or G2P, either. The gene is not included in the SysID and SFARI databases. The denovo-db lists 1 individual with autism and de novo LoF variant (NM_001304.4:c.2478C>G - p.Tyr826* - Iossifov et al. - PMID: 25363768) and 2 further with congenital heart disease. Still the gene encodes an enzyme (carboxyptidase D), so AR inheritance would seem more likely (?). [The gene has also a pLI of 0 in gnomAD and Z-score of 2.59]. CPD is not included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories (including also the current ID panel of VCGS which was listed as a source). As a result, red rating (or removal from the current panel) seems appropriate.; to: The gene was present in the current panel with red rating, though with no reviews. In Pubmed there are no publications concerning eventual CPD-related phenotypes. There is no associated phenotype in OMIM or G2P, either. The gene is not included in the SysID and SFARI databases. The denovo-db lists 1 individual with autism and de novo LoF variant (NM_001304.4:c.2478C>G - p.Tyr826* - Iossifov et al. - PMID: 25363768) and 2 further with congenital heart disease. Still the gene encodes an enzyme (carboxyptidase D), so AR inheritance would seem more likely (?). [The gene has also a pLI of 0 in gnomAD and Z-score of 2.59. In Decipher %HI is 31.31]. CPD is not included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories (including also the current ID panel of VCGS which was listed as a source). As a result, red rating (or removal from the current panel) seems appropriate. |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.1022 | CACNA2D2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: CACNA2D2 was added gene: CACNA2D2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: CACNA2D2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: CACNA2D2 were set to 23339110; 24358150; 30410802; 29997391; 31402629; 11487633; 11756448; 4177347; 14660671; 15331424 Phenotypes for gene: CACNA2D2 were set to Cerebellar atrophy with seizures and variable developmental delay (MIM 618501) Penetrance for gene: CACNA2D2 were set to Complete Review for gene: CACNA2D2 was set to AMBER gene: CACNA2D2 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Gene reviewed for the epilepsy panel. Due to the phenotype of EE, with variable GDD (severe in many cases) and/or ID (either specifically commented on or inferred in some cases, although not universal) this gene might also be relevant for the current panel. CACNA2D2 is also included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories (eg. GeneDx) as well as the SysID database. There is no associated phenotype in G2P. Copied from the epilepsy panel: Biallelic pathogenic CACNA2D2 variants cause Cerebellar atrophy with seizures and variable developmental delay (MIM 618501). A recent OMIM update, a subsequent relevant publication by Punatha et al. as well as several additional LP/P variants in ClinVar for the phenotype of epileptic encephalopathy, support possible upgrade to green. The following affected individuals appear to be relevant [NM_006030.3 used as RefSeq unless otherwise specified]: [1] Edvardson et al. (PMID: 23339110) - 3 sibs born to consanguineous parents with EIEE, severe GDD / ID (inferred from the descritpion, at least for the oldest one), cerebellar atrophy and movement abnormalities. A CACNA2D2 variant (c.3137T>C / p.Leu1046Pro) was found in affected individuals by SNP-arrays and WES in one of them. Functional studies (reduction in current density of calcium channels in Xenopus laevis oocytes) supported the deleterious effect of the variant. A role of a rare hmz CESLR3 variant could not be ruled out. [2] Pippucci et al. (PMID: 24358150) - 1 individual born to consanguineous parents, presenting with EE (onset at 1-2 m), severe GDD, cerebellar atrophy and choreiform movements. Homozygosity for a LoF variant (c.1294delA - p.Asn432fs) was found by WES. The role of the variant was further supported by expression studies (80% reduced mRNA levels, protein levels estimated at 3% of control / milder effect in htz parents). The proband was also hmz for a CESLR3 variant. Previous studies incl. 'high-resolution karyotype' and metabolic investigations. [3] Butler et al. (PMID: 30410802) - A 5 y.o. male, with EE (seizure onset at 7m / GDD) and cerebellar atrophy. Compound heterozygosity for c.782C>T (p.Pro261Leu) and c.3137T>C (p.Leu1046Pro) was demonstrated by WES and supported by segregation studies. [4] Valence et al. (PMID: 29997391) - Reported on a 20 y.o. male belonging to a cohort of 20 individuals with congenital ataxia, all from consaguineous families. This individual, who had cerebellar atrophy, ataxia, a single episode of febrile seizures and normal cognitive impairment was homozygosity for c.2971G>A (p.Asp991Asn). RT-PCR revealed presence of a normal length transcript as well as an additional, longer one, due to a concurrent splicing effect (activation of a cryptic donor splice site and retention of 4 bases of intronic sequence). Presence of both nl/abn length transcripts was presumed to explain the mild phenotype (variability also commented in OMIM). [5] Punatha et al. (PMID: 31402629) - 3 affected individuals from 2 consanguineous families presenting with early onset EE (onset 1-7m), GDD/ID, cerebelar atrophy and ataxia. Sibs from the first family were homozygous for c.1778G>C (p.Arg593Pro). An affected 5 y.o. child from the 2nd family was homozygous for c.485_486delAT (p.Tyr162Ter). Mutations were found by WES in regions of AOH. The following variants - not reported in the literature - have been submitted in ClinVar as LP / P for EE: [VCV000645106.1] NM_006030.4:c.1389+2T>C - EIEE with suppression bursts - Likely Pathogenic (Invitae) [VCV000570589.1] NM_006030.4:c.1956_1960del (p.Asn652fs) - EIEE - Pathogenic (Invitae) [VCV000578284.1] NM_006030.4:c.1555C>T (p.Gln519Ter) - EIEE - Pathogenic (Invitae) [VCV000653393.1] NM_006030.4:c.851dup (p.Ala286fs) - EIEE with suppression bursts - Pathogenic (Invitae) [VCV000411003.1] NM_006030.4:c.485_486del (p.Tyr161_Tyr162insTer) - EIEE - Pathogenic (Invitae) Additional ones have been reported as LP / P although the condition is not specified. [VCV000620551.1] NM_006030.4:c.1023C>A (p.Cys341Ter) - Likely pathogenic (GeneDx) [VCV000373439.2] NM_006030.4:c.1846-1G>A - Likely pathogenic (GeneDx) [VCV000423330.2] NM_006030.4:c.200dup (p.His68fs) - Pathogenic (GeneDx). The aforementioned laboratories include CACNA2D2 in gene panels for epilepsy (Invitae) and/or ID (GeneDx). A role for the CACNA2D2 is supported by : - The highly overlapping features (with the exception of the milder phenotype reported by Valence et al.) incl. early onset of seizures, GDD, cerebellar atrophy in all (9/9 incl. the individual reported by Valence, as evaluated Punatha et al). Ataxia was a feature in many (with movement abnormalities also in the remaining ones). - The role of the gene encoding the alpha-2-delta-2 auxiliary subunit of high voltage-gated calcium channels. Auxiliary subunits modulate calcium current and channel activation and inactivation kinetics, and may be involved in proper assembly and membrane localization of the channels (summary by Edvardson and OMIM). - Functional / expression studies for some of the variants (as in Refs 1,2,4). - Relevant expression patterns (notably in cerebellum) [GTEx project] - Mouse models recapitulating the human phenotypes (summarized by Edvardson et al) : The 'ducky' mouse model (due to biallelic Cacna2d2 mutations) presenting absence epilepsy, spike-wave seizures and ataxia. Dysgenesis of the cerebellum is among the neuropathological findings (PMIDs cited : 11487633, 11756448, 4177347). The 'entla' mouse model (also AR due to an in-frame duplication) presents also epilepsy and ataxia (PMID : 14660671). Targeted knockout in another mouse model resulted also in ataxic gait, seizure susceptibility and cerebellar anomalies/degeneration (PMID: 15331424). [Please consider inclusion in other relevant panels eg. for cerebellar anomalies / ataxia]. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.935 | USP7 | Rebecca Foulger Added comment: Comment on list classification: USP7 was rated Green by Konstantinos Varvagiannis. Not currently associated with a disorder in OMIM, but has a 'possible' Disease confidence in Gene2Phenotype for the disorder: Intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy, aggressive behaviour, hypotonia, and hypogonadism (based on PMID:26365382). There is now a 2019 paper in addition to PMID:26365382 (PMID:30679821). In total, 22/23 individuals have an ID/DD phenotype, and 23/23 have speech delay. However, the Tyr143Ter variant described by both PMID:26365382 and PMID:30679821 is a VUS, and the microdeletions in other patients cover additional genes (PMID:26365382, Figure 5). Plus three patients in PMID:30679821 harbour variants in additional genes. Therefore although the phenotype is relevant, I have updated the rating from Red to Amber until there is more evidence that USP7 variants are causative. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.903 | CSNK2B | Rebecca Foulger commented on gene: CSNK2B: PMID:30655572: Nakashima et al, 2019 describe 4 patients with ID, DD and seizures. Two of the patients had variants in CSNK2B: c.533_534insGT, p.(Pro179Tyrfs*49) in Malaysian Patient 3, and c.494A>G, p.(His165Arg) in Japanese Patient 4. Both had seizures within 2 months of age. Both variants occurred de novo. In each patient, only 1 likely candidate variant was proposed. Functional assays suggested that Pro179Tyrfs*49 mutant protein was produced but showed disrupted interaction with CSNK2A1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.847 | DYNC1I2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: DYNC1I2 was added gene: DYNC1I2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: DYNC1I2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: DYNC1I2 were set to 31079899 Phenotypes for gene: DYNC1I2 were set to Microcephaly; Intellectual disability; Abnormality of nervous system morphology; Abnormality of head or neck Penetrance for gene: DYNC1I2 were set to Complete Review for gene: DYNC1I2 was set to AMBER Added comment: Ansar et al. (2019 - PMID: 31079899) report on five individuals from 3 families, with biallelic likely pathogenic DYNC1I2 variants. The phenotype consisted of microcephaly, intellectual disability, cerebral malformations and suggestive facial features. 2/5 individuals, from different families presented seizures. Affected individuals from a consanguineous Pakistani family were homozygous for a splicing variant (c.607+1G>A - RNA was unavailable for further studies). One individual from a futher family was compound heterozygous for a missense variant (c.740A>G or p.Tyr247Cys) and a 374 kb deletion encompassing DYNC1I2 as well as 3 other genes (DCAF17, CYBRD1, SLC25A12). Another individual was found to harbor c.740A>G (p.Tyr247Cys) in trans with c.868C>T (p.Gln290*). [NM_001378.2 used as reference]. DYNC1I2 encodes Dynein Cytoplasmic 1 intermediate chain 2, a component of the cytoplasmic dynein 1 complex. This complex is involved in retrograde cargo transport within the cytoplasmic microtubule network. Emerging evidence suggests a critical role of this complex in neurodevelopment and homeostasis (PMIDs cited by the authors: 25374356, 28395088). Mutations in other genes encoding components of the complex (principally DYNC1H1) give rise to neurological disorders, some of which with ID as a principal feature (eg. Mental retardation, autosomal dominant 13 - MIM 614563). In zebrafish, DYNC1I2 has 2 orthologs - dync1i2a and dync1i2b. The former is suggested to be the functionally relevant DYNC1I2 ortholog as CRISPR-Cas9 dync1i2a disruption and/or suppression with morpholinos resulted in altered craniofacial patterning and reduction in head size (similar to the microcephaly phenotype reported in affected individuals). In vivo complementation studies suggested a loss of function effect for the p.Tyr247Cys variant, similar to the p.Gln290* one. Evidence is provided for a role of increased apoptosis, probably secondary to altered cell cycle progression (prolonged mitosis due to abnormal spindle morphology), to explain the reduced head size/microcephaly phenotype. There is no associated phenotype in OMIM/G2P. As a result, DYNC1I2 could be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably as amber (ID reported for 5 individuals from 3 families, severity of ID not specified for all, eg. fam. 2 for whom the deletion was also spanning other genes which might contribute to the phenotype). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.828 | TSEN15 | Rebecca Foulger Added comment: Comment on list classification: TSEN15 was added to the ID panel and rated Green by Konstantinos Varvagiannis based on PMID:27392077 (Breuss et al., 2016) who report three homozygous TSEN15 variants in four individuals from three families. Affected individuals showed progressive microcephaly, delayed developmental milestones, variable intellectual disability (and in 2 of 4 cases, epilepsy). Although there are three unrelated cases, I have rated TSEN15 as Amber (borderline) for now because The His116Tyr variant found in the two individuals from Family III had no effect on the level of expression of TSEN15 (but may instead result in destabilization of the complex) and the ID is only mild-moderate in Family III. Added a 'watchlist' tag awaiting further cases. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.800 | SNAP25 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: SNAP25 was added gene: SNAP25 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: SNAP25 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: SNAP25 were set to 29491473; 28135719; 29100083; 25381298; 25003006 Phenotypes for gene: SNAP25 were set to ?Myasthenic syndrome, congenital 18, 616330 Penetrance for gene: SNAP25 were set to Complete Review for gene: SNAP25 was set to GREEN gene: SNAP25 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Probably 9 individuals with heterozygous SNAP25 pathogenic variants have been reported to date, most summarized in the first reference (NM_130811.2 used as reference for all variants below): - Fukuda et al. (2018 - PMID: 29491473) 2 sibs (~11 and 2.5 y.o) with seizures and cerebellar ataxia but not ID. harboring c.176G>C (p.Arg59Pro) variant which was inherited from a mosaic unaffected parent. - DDD study (2017 - PMID: 28135719) [also in Heyne et al. 2018 - PMID: 29942082] 3 inividuals (11 m - 7 y of age) with DD and seizures due to c.118A>G (p.Lys40Glu), c.127G>C (p.Gly43Arg) and c.520C>T (p.Gln174*) de novo variants. - Hamdan et al. (2017 - PMID: 29100083) a 23 y.o. male with epilepsy and ID and c.496G>T (p.Asp166Tyr) de novo variant - Shen et al. (2014 - PMID: 25381298) a 11 y.o. female with epilepsy and ID and c.200T>A (p.Ile67Asn) de novo variant - Rohena et al. (2013 - PMID: 25003006) a 15 y.o. female with epilepsy and ID and c.142G>T (p.Val48Phe) de novo variant - Decipher patient 292139, a male with c.212T>C (p.Met71Thr) with hypotonia, DD, poor coordination and additional features (epilepsy not reported). Seizures of variable type [absence seizures, generalized tonic-clonic (most), focal clonic, myoclonic, etc] have been reported for most (8/9) of these individuals. DD was a feature in several subjects and intellectual outcome has been specifically commented on for 5 (2 without and 3 with ID - moderate/severe/not further specified). SNAP25 encodes a (t-)SNARE protein essential for synaptic vesicle exocytosis. Mutations in genes for other components of the SNARE complex (eg. STXBP1) have been associated with epilepsy and/or ID. SNAP25a and SNAP25b are the 2 major protein isoforms [corresponding transcripts: ENST00000304886 (NM_003081) and ENST00000254976 (NM_130811) respectively]. These isoforms are produced by utilization of alternative exons 5 (5a or 5b) though the amino-acid sequence encoded by these exons appears to be identical except for 9 residues. Most variants reported to date affect both transcripts (and protein isoforms) although 2 were specific for ENST00000254976 (or SNAP25b isoform - Fukuda et al. and Shen et al.). Mouse Snap25 has also 2 isoforms. Both are predominantly localized in embryonic and adult mouse brains. Snap25a is produced before Snap25b though the latter becomes the major isoform early postnatally (by the second week) [PMIDs cited: 7878010, 21526988]. Based on the phenotype of some individuals with chromosome 20 deletions in Decipher (note: only 3 deletions spanning SNAP25 however appear currently, the phenotype is not specified and 2 of them are >4.5Mb) or the pLI of 0.96 in gnomAD, haploinsufficiency has been proposed as a likely mechanism. A dominant-negative effect was however suggested for the Ile67Asn studied by Shen et al. Functional studies have not been performed for other variants. Animal models discussed: - Snap25 null drosophila show complete loss of synaptic transmission upon electroretinogram recordings (PMID cited: 12242238). - In mice, elimination of Snap25b expression resulted in developmental defects, seizures and impaired short-term synaptic plasticity (PMID cited: 19043548). - Mice with a 4.6 Mb deletion encompassing 12 genes (incl. Snap25) display seizure predisposition (PMID cited: 23064108). - Heterozygosity for Ile67Thr in (blind-drunk mutant) mice results in impaired vesicle trafficking, impaired sensorimotor gating and ataxia (PMID cited:17283335). In OMIM, heterozygous SNAP25 mutations are associated with ?Myasthenic syndrome, congenital, 18 (with intellectual disability and ataxia). SNAP25 is part of the DD panel, associated with "Epilepsy and intellectual disability" (disease confidence: probable). This gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). SNAP25 is among the genes discussed by Erger et al. (PMID: 30914295) as associated with ID in OMIM/HPO/G2P/SysID but not included in the current panel. As a result SNAP25 can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably as green (3 individuals with ID, role of SNARES in "synaptopathies", supportive animal models) or amber (if functional studies for individual variants would be required). Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.742 | PUS7 | Konstantinos Varvagiannis edited their review of gene: PUS7: Added comment: PMID: 30778726 (2019 - Shaheen et al.) reports 3 additional individuals from 2 consanguineous families. ID was a feature in all three. Variants reported: NM_019042.3 c.1507G>T or p.(Asp503Tyr) and c.329_332delCTGA or p.(Thr110Argfs*4), each found in homozygous state in affected individuals. As a result, PUS7 can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel as green. (The PMID for the article by de Brouwer et al. was added).; Changed publications: 30526862, 30778726 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.597 | DHPS |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: DHPS was added gene: DHPS was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: DHPS was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: DHPS were set to 21389784; 21850436 Phenotypes for gene: DHPS were set to Abnormal muscle tone; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Seizures; EEG abnormality; Behavioral abnormality; Abnormality of head or neck Penetrance for gene: DHPS were set to Complete Review for gene: DHPS was set to GREEN Added comment: Ganapathi et al. (doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2018.12.017 - PMID : NA) report on 5 individuals from 4 unrelated families with biallelic pathogenic variants in DHPS. The phenotype consisted of DD/ID (5/5), tone abnormalities (hypotonia/hypertonia/spasticity - 5/5), seizures (5/5 - in one case though unclear staring spells) with EEG abnormalities (5/5). Additionally most individuals displayed behavioral issues, or some common facial features. Several other disorders had been ruled prior to the diagnosis, in all cases by exome sequencing. All individuals harbored a specific missense variant (c.518A>G or p.Asn173Ser) in trans with various other variants incl. a splice site mutation (c.1014+1G>A), an in-frame deletion of 2 amino acids (c.912_917delTTACAT or p.Tyr305_Ile306del) or a variant abolishing the translation initiation codon (c.1A>G or p.Met1?) [All variants using NM_001930.3 as a reference]. Deoxyhypusine synthase (encoded by DHPS) is an enzyme participating in the first step of hypusine synthesis, an amino-acid which is specific to eukaryotic initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) and its homolog (eIF5A2). eIF5A, its hypusinated form and DHPS have all been previously implicated in cellular proliferation/differentiation. eIF5A has also been proposed to be a mRNA translation elongation factor. A role of eIF5A in neuronal growth and survival has been proposed previously (all ref. in present article). Neither eIF5A, nor DHPS or DOHH (an enzyme required for the second step of hypusination) have been associated to any disorders previously. Mutations in genes encoding other eukaryotic elongator factors (eg. EEF1A2, EEF2) have been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. Concerning the DHPS variants reported: cDNA studies suggested that the c.1014+1G>A variant is translated but results in aberrant splicing and truncation of the protein before its active site. The in-frame deletion as well as the missense variant were shown to have absent or partial (20%) enzyme activity in vitro respectively compared to wild-type (following expression in E.coli BL21(DE3) cells). In line with this, reduced hypusination of eIF5A was observed for these 2 variants when compared to wild-type DHPS, upon co-transfection of constructs overexpressing DHPS (wt or mut.) and eIF5A in HEK293T cells. Absence of homozygous DHPS LoF variants in population databases might suggest that complete deficiency is incompatible with normal embryonic development. Mice heterozygous for Dhps deletion do not demonstrate severe phenotypes, though homozygosity is embryonically lethal (PMIDs: 21389784, 21850436). --------- DHPS is not associated with any phenotype in G2P, nor in OMIM. This gene is not - at least commonly - included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories. --------- As a result, DHPS can be considered for inclusion in this panel as green (or amber). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.588 | MAPK8IP3 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: MAPK8IP3 was added gene: MAPK8IP3 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: MAPK8IP3 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Phenotypes for gene: MAPK8IP3 were set to 25363768; 28213671; 28135719 Penetrance for gene: MAPK8IP3 were set to unknown Review for gene: MAPK8IP3 was set to GREEN Added comment: Platzer et al. (doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2018.12.008) report on 13 unrelated individuals with de novo pathogenic variants in MAPK8IP3. The phenotype consisted - among others - of DD with ID (13/13) as well as variable brain anomalies (incl. cerebral or cerebellar atrophy, corpus callosum anomalies, perisylvian polymicrogyria, etc). Microcephaly, seizures, ataxia, ASD were features seen in fewer individuals. The variants reported included 2 nonsense, 1 frameshift as well as 6 missense mutations (3 missense variants were found - each - in 2 or more individuals). All three LoF variants were located in the first exon. (mRNA levels were not studied for these variants although NMD is presumed). The brain anomalies were more consistent for missense variants. MAPK8IP3 appears intolerant to LoF variants (pLI of 1) with constraint also for missense variants (Z-score of 4.06). In silico structural modeling was possible for 4 missense variants based on available crystal structures and different mechanisms were presumed (disruption of contacts between Leu444 of adjacent subunits, altered interaction between proximal residues at positions 461 and 466, or disruption of protein protein interactions). The C.elegans MAPK8IP3 ortholog is encoded by the unc-16 gene. Impaired clearance and accumulation of organelles (incl. lysosomes) in axons is observed in unc-16 mutants (recessive phenotype). For 6 variants, also conserved in C.elegans, mutants were engineered using CRISPR genome editing. The observed mutant phenotypes (increased axonal lysosomal density compared to controls for 2 variants, sluggish locomotion with lower swimming cycle rate for 1 nonsense and 4 missense variants) were rescued upon CRISPR reverse engineering of each mutant allele back to its wild-type sequence. The authors cite 3 previous studies, in which individuals investigated for neurodevelopmental disorders where found to harbor de novo MAPK8IP3 variants, namely: - PMID 25363768 (Iossifov et al.) : p.Tyr94Cys [ASD without ID] - PMID 28213671 (Berger et al.) : p.Glu461Gly [Smith-Magenis-like phenotype) - PMID 28135719 (DDD study) p.Arg1146Cys [This variant was found in 3 individuals in the study by Platzer et al.] ------------ A few additional individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders appear in the denovo-db after filtering for coding variants: http://denovo-db.gs.washington.edu/denovo-db/QueryVariantServlet?searchBy=Gene&target=MAPK8IP3 ------------ NM_015133.4:c.111C>G (p.Tyr37Ter) has been submitted in ClinVar by the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (NIH) as likely pathogenic, associated with MAPK8IP3-related disorder (hypotonia, DD, EEG anomalies among the phenotypes). It is not clear whether this subject corresponds to individual #3 reported by the previous study (possibly not the case). ------------ MAPK8IP3 is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM, nor in G2P. This gene is not commonly included in gene panels for ID. ------------ As a result, MAPK8IP3 can be considered for inclusion in this panel as green (rather than amber). Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.588 | ZNF462 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: ZNF462 was added gene: ZNF462 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: ZNF462 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: ZNF462 were set to 28513610; 29427787; 14564155; 12825074 Phenotypes for gene: ZNF462 were set to Ptosis; Prominent metopic ridge; Craniosynostosis; Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Autistic behavior Penetrance for gene: ZNF462 were set to unknown Review for gene: ZNF462 was set to AMBER gene: ZNF462 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Weiss et al. (PMID: 28513610) report on 8 individuals (from 6 unrelated families) with heterozygous pathogenic variants affecting ZNF462. Frequent features included ptosis metopic ridging, craniosynostosis, dysgenesis of corpus callosum. DD (with or without ASD) was a feature in 4 (4/8), one of whom was reported to present mild ID. 4 LoF mutations as well as 2 9q31.2 deletions spanning also other genes are reported [NM_021224.4]: Fam. 1 - c.3787C>T p.(Arg1263*) (familial) - Normal development in all 3 family members Fam. 2 - c.2979_2980delinsA p.(Val994Trpfs*147) (de novo) - DD Fam. 3 - c.4263delA p.(Glu1422Serfs*6) (de novo) - DD Fam. 4 - Chr9:g.(108940763-110561397)del (hg19) (de novo) - Normal development Fam. 5- Chr9:g(108464368-110362345)del (hg19) (de novo) - DD with mild ID Fam. 6 - c.5145delC p.(Tyr1716Thrfs*28) (de novo) - DD There were no expression/functional studies performed although haploinsufficiency can be presumed based on these variants (ZNF462 has a pLI of 1 in ExAC). ----------- Cosemans et al. (PMID: 29427787) report on an individual investigated - among others - for mild ID and ASD. This individual harbored a de novo (complex) translocation disrupting ZNF462 and KLF12. As this subject presented similar features to those reported by Weiss et al. (eg. craniofacial anomalies, abn. development, ASD) and given that KLF12 is not associated with any disorder, the phenotype of this individual was thought to be secondary to disruption of ZNF462. Details on this patient - before delineation of the translocation breakpoints - were provided previously by Fryns and Hendrickx ( PMID:9297446). ----------- Cited by the previous article, a further case of ZNF462 disruption due to translocation was previously published in the literature (same individual - Talisetti et al. PMID: 14564155 / Ramocki et al. PMID: 12825074). Profound ID was among the features of this individual although the translocation disrupted also a further ID gene (ASXL2). ----------- In ClinVar 8 variants have been submitted as pathogenic/likely pathogenic although a phenotype is provided only for 3 variants published by Weiss et al.(submitting lab participating in PMID: 28513610 / SCV000494060.1 corresp. to Fam.1 / SCV000494061.1 - Fam.2 / SCV000494062.1 - Fam. 3). ----------- Several individuals with de novo coding variants in ZNF462 have been reported in the context of larger cohorts (some with ID as a principal feature). http://denovo-db.gs.washington.edu/denovo-db/QueryVariantServlet?searchBy=Gene&target=ZNF462 ----------- In Decipher apart from the DDD study participants DDD4K.03663 and DDD4K.03792 (appearing in the denovo-db) with LoF and abnormality of the nervous system, several further individuals have been submitted. 2 of these subjects, harbored a de novo LoF (submitted as pathogenic) and had ID as a feature. ---------- ZNF462 is included in the DD panel of G2P, associated with Craniofacial anomalies, corpus callosum dysgenesis, ptosis, and developmental delay [Disease confidence: probable / Global DD (but not ID) among the phenotypes assigned to this entry]. This gene is not associated with any phenotype in OMIM. ---------- ZNF462 is included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). ---------- As a result this gene can be considered for inclusion in the ID panel probably as amber (or green if the current evidence is thought to be sufficient). Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.588 | TSEN15 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: TSEN15 was added gene: TSEN15 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: TSEN15 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: TSEN15 were set to 27392077; 25558065 Phenotypes for gene: TSEN15 were set to Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 2F (MIM 617026) Penetrance for gene: TSEN15 were set to Complete Review for gene: TSEN15 was set to GREEN gene: TSEN15 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic variants in TSEN15 cause Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 2F (MIM 617026). Four individuals with molecular confirmation of the diagnosis, from 3 unrelated consanguineous families have been reported by Breuss et al. (PMID: 27392077). One of these individuals was previously included in a study of neurogenetic disorders in consanguineous families (Alazami et al. - PMID: 25558065). A similarly affected sib (possibly not tested) was reported for one patient. DD with variable degrees of ID (mild to severe), progressive microcephaly were common to all. Seizures were noted in 2 individuals. MRI images (for the feature of pontocerebellar hypoplasia - PCH) were only available for 2 families. Affected subjects were homozygous for missense variants private to each family, namely: - NM_052965.3:c.226T>G (p.Trp76Gly) - NM_052965.3:c.346C>T (p.His116Tyr) - NM_052965.3:c.455A>G (p.Tyr152Cys) Trp76Gly and Tyr152Cys resulted in reduced protein abundance while His116Tyr did not have an effect on TSEN15 expression levels. TSEN15 is part of the tRNA splicing endonuclease complex, the 3 other components of which (TSEN2, TSEN34, TSEN54) have already been associated with PCH. The complex interacts with an RNA kinase encoded by CLP1. All 3 variants resulted in altered stoichiometry (/relative abundance) of the 3 other subunits of the complex as well as the relative levels of CLP1. Almost complete loss of in vitro tRNA cleavage activity was the case for purified complexes from all 3 mutants. ------ TSEN15 is included in the DD panel of G2P associated with Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia and Progressive Microcephaly (Disease confidence: probable). ID is among the assigned phenotypes. This gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). ------ As a result, TSEN15 could be considered for inclusion in this panel as green (or amber). Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.584 | AIMP2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: AIMP2 was added gene: AIMP2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: AIMP2 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: AIMP2 were set to 29215095 Phenotypes for gene: AIMP2 were set to Leukodystrophy, hypomyelinating, 17 (MIM 618006) Penetrance for gene: AIMP2 were set to Complete Review for gene: AIMP2 was set to AMBER gene: AIMP2 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic variants in AIMP2 cause Leukodystrophy, hypomyelinating, 17 (MIM 618006). 3 individuals from 2 unrelated consanguineous families, of Indian origin have been reported (all in PMID: 29215095). The phenotype consisted of feeding difficulties, lack of development with intellectual disability and seizures as well as brain MRI abnormalities (cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, hypo-intensities of the basal ganglia on T2w sequences). Severe microcephaly was observed in 2 patients for whom this information was available (birth measurements not specified). All patients described to date were homozygous for a nonsense variant [NM_006303.3:c.105C>A or p.(Tyr35Ter)] which appears to be a founder mutation in this population. Quantitative reverse transcription PCR demonstrated reduced mRNA levels in peripheral lymphocytes, but this decrease was not significant compared to controls (the authors presume low level of NMD). Previous mouse models provide some - but not substantial - support. The authors note marked similarity with the phenotype associated with AIMP1 (Leukodystrophy, hypomyelinating, 3 - MIM 260600), another auxiliary protein of the macromolecular multienzyme multi-tRNA synthetase complex. AIMP1 is listed in the current panel as green. AIMP2 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P. This gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by some diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). As a result, AIMP2 can be considered for inclusion in this panel probably as amber. Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.584 | LINGO1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: LINGO1 was added gene: LINGO1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: LINGO1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: LINGO1 were set to 28837161 Phenotypes for gene: LINGO1 were set to Mental retardation, autosomal recessive 64 (MIM 618103) Penetrance for gene: LINGO1 were set to Complete Review for gene: LINGO1 was set to AMBER gene: LINGO1 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Biallelic pathogenic variants in LINGO1 cause Mental retardation, autosomal recessive 64 (MIM 618103). Ansar et al. (PMID: 28837161) report on 5 individuals from 2 consanguineous Pakistani families. Affected individuals from both families presented with similar phenotype consisting of global developmental delay (5/5), intellectual disability (5/5), microcephaly (4/5) as well as abnormal behavior (5/5). Subjects from both families were homozygous for missense variants (private to each family) affecting proximal residues (290 and 288) of the protein (NM_032808.6:c.869G>A or p.Arg290His and c.863A>G or p.Tyr288Cys). All variants were absent in an ethnically matched control cohort (201 individuals) as well as the relevant subpopulation in gnomAD. Functional studies were not performed. LINGO1 is a transmembrane protein predominantly expressed in the CNS. Previous studies suggest that this protein has an important role in myelination, neuronal survival and CNS repair. LINGO1 is rather intolerant to both missense and LoF variants (Z-score of 4 and pLI of 0.95). According to the authors these variants may be hypomorphic, which might in turn suggest that monoallelic heterozygous LoF mutations could cause ID (although this remains an assumption). This gene is not associated with any phenotype in G2P but is included in panels for ID offered by diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). As a result, LINGO1 can be considered for inclusion in this panel probably as amber (2 families, no functional studies). Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.584 | PAK1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PAK1 was added gene: PAK1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature Mode of inheritance for gene: PAK1 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: PAK1 were set to 30290153 Phenotypes for gene: PAK1 were set to Intellectual developmental disorder with macrocephaly, seizures, and speech delay (MIM 618158) Penetrance for gene: PAK1 were set to unknown Mode of pathogenicity for gene: PAK1 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: PAK1 was set to AMBER Added comment: Heterozygous pathogenic PAK1 variants cause Intellectual developmental disorder with macrocephaly, seizures, and speech delay (MIM 618158). Harms et al. (PMID: 30290153) report on two unrelated individuals with de novo missense mutations in PAK1. Common features included developmental delay with associated intellectual disability, seizures, ataxic gait. Postnatal-onset microcephaly as well as some facial features were also common to both subjects. Each patient was found to harbour a (private) de novo missense variant [NM_001128620.1:c.392A>G or p.(Tyr131Cys) - c.1286A>G or p.(Tyr429Cys)]. Expression studies demonstrated similar levels for the mutant and wt transcript and Western blot confirmed similar amounts of protein in patient fibroblasts when compared to controls. Functional studies suggest that gain-of-function is the underlying mechanism for both variants. PAK1 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P. As a result, this gene can be considered for inclusion in this panel as amber. Sources: Literature |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.584 | PTRHD1 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PTRHD1 was added gene: PTRHD1 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: PTRHD1 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: PTRHD1 were set to 30398675; 27134041; 29143421; 27753167 Phenotypes for gene: PTRHD1 were set to Parkinsonism; Intellectual disability Penetrance for gene: PTRHD1 were set to Complete Review for gene: PTRHD1 was set to AMBER gene: PTRHD1 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: 7 individuals with biallelic PTRHD1 mutations from 3 pedigrees have been reported. The phenotype in all consisted of early-onset Parkinsonism with intellectual disability (overview in Table 1 - PMID: 30398675). Jaberi et al. (PMID: 27134041) first reported on 2 sibs born to consanguineous Iranian parents. Both presented with parkinsonism with ID. After homozygosity mapping and exome sequencing, one variant in PTRHD1 (NM_001013663.1:c.155G>A or p.Cys52Tyr) as well as another variant in ADORA1 were the only candidates for the patients phenotype. At the time, the authors favored ADORA1 as the causative gene for their patients' phenotype but could not exclude pathogenicity of PTRHD1. Khodadadi et al. (PMID: 27753167) published on 2 additional sibs from Iran with a similar phenotype. These individuals - born to consanguineous parents - were homozygous for a further PTRHD1 missense variant (p.His53Tyr) which is proximal to the variant reported by Jaberi et al. This led the authors of the first publication to acknowledge that PTRHD1 was probably responsible for their patients' phenotype (PMID: 29143421). [A recent study of exome sequencing data of a Parkinson disease 1214-patient cohort failed to find any case explained by biallelic ADORA1 mutations - PMID: 27987235]. The variants reported in these 2 publications are classified as VUS in OMIM (last update : 02/23/2017). Kuipers et al. (PMID: 30398675) report on 3 additional individuals of African origin with identical phenotype. These individuals, whose parents originated from an isolated african community, were homozygous for a frameshift PTRHD1 deletion (c.169_196del or p.Ala57Argfs*26). This variant is rare in gnomAD (MAF of 0.018% overall or 0.15% in the African subpopulation). Alternative causes of PD / parkinsonism were previously excluded. The phenotype of all reported individuals is summarized in Table 1 of this article. PTRHD1 is not assocated with any phenotype in OMIM nor in G2P. This gene is included in the gene panel for ID, offered by Radboudumc. Therefore, this gene can be considered for inclusion in this panel as amber or green. [Please consider inclusion of this gene in the Parkinson Disease and Complex Parkinsonism gene panel]. Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.579 | NTRK2 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: NTRK2 was added gene: NTRK2 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: NTRK2 was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: NTRK2 were set to 29100083; 28135719; 15494731; 27884935 Phenotypes for gene: NTRK2 were set to Epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 58 (MIM 617830); Obesity, hyperphagia, and developmental delay (MIM 613886) Penetrance for gene: NTRK2 were set to unknown Review for gene: NTRK2 was set to GREEN gene: NTRK2 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: Heterozygous pathogenic variants in NTRK2 cause Epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 58 (EIEE58 - MIM 617830) or Obesity, hyperphagia, and developmental delay (MIM 613886). DD/ID are among the observed features. Seizures can be noted in individuals falling into either diagnosis [eg. observed in the individuals with obesity and hyperphagia as in PMIDs: 15494731 and 29100083 (individual with Thr720Ile who presented also with moderate to severe ID)]. Concerning EIEE58 Tyr434Cys appears to be a recurrent variant that has been observed in 4 unrelated individuals (summary in table 2 from PMID: 29100083). A de novo missense variant (Gly344Cys) was observed in DDD study participant DDD4K.02136 (PMID: 28135719). NTRK2 is a probable DD gene in G2P associated with epilepsy and ID. The gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by different diagnostic laboratories (incl. Radboudumc). As a result, this gene can be considered for inclusion in this panel as green (rather than amber). Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.579 | PUS3 |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: PUS3 was added gene: PUS3 was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen Mode of inheritance for gene: PUS3 was set to BIALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal Publications for gene: PUS3 were set to 27055666; 30308082 Phenotypes for gene: PUS3 were set to Global developmental delay; Intellectual disability; Microcephaly Penetrance for gene: PUS3 were set to Complete Review for gene: PUS3 was set to AMBER gene: PUS3 was marked as current diagnostic Added comment: PUS3 (Pseudouridylate synthase 3) is proposed as a gene related to ID in a recent publication on PUS7. Biallelic mutations in this gene are associated in OMIM with ?Mental retardation, autosomal recessive 55 (MIM 617051). PMID: 27055666 reports on 3 sisters from a consanguineous Saudi Arabian family with failure to thrive, DD/ID, microcephaly and some common (coarse) facial features. These individuals were homozygous for a stopgain mutation in the last exon of the gene. Pseudouridylation appeared to be defective (as has also been the case with other genes related to ID, eg. PUS7). PMID: 30308082 describes 1 individual born to consanguineous Palestinian parents, homozygous for a further LoF variant. Despite the localisation of this variant (again in the last exon of the gene) qPCR analyses were suggestive of degradation of the abnormal transcript possibly by NMD. The phenotype consisted of DD/ID and microcephaly. In a further publication (http://dx.doi.org/10.7124/bc.0008D6) Gulkovskyi et al. report on 2 siblings with ID, born to non-consanguineous Ukranian parents. Pathogenicity of the variant is disputed. [NM_031307.4:c.212A>G or p.(Tyr71Cys) is found in an apparent homozygous state in the sibs but was only found in their father. De novo occurence in the maternal allele is proposed although the possibility of microdeletion missed by aCGH or other plausible mechanisms are not considered. This variant has maximum pathogenicity scores in silico (not discussed) and has an allele frequency of 0.00006717 in gnomAD. The authors did not perform studies of pseudouridylation but examined for the presence of hypoproteinemia, observed in some disorders affecting this process). PUS3 is not associated with any phenotype in G2P but is associated with disease in OMIM. The gene is included in gene panels for ID offered by various diagnostic laboratories (including Radboudumc). PUS1 is included in the current panel as green and PUS7 has been suggested for inclusion. As a result, these gene can be considered for inclusion as amber (2 families) or green (given the supportive functional studies and/or the proposed role for the gene). Sources: Literature, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.535 | ATP6V1A |
Konstantinos Varvagiannis gene: ATP6V1A was added gene: ATP6V1A was added to Intellectual disability. Sources: Literature,Expert Review Mode of inheritance for gene: ATP6V1A was set to MONOALLELIC, autosomal or pseudoautosomal, imprinted status unknown Publications for gene: ATP6V1A were set to 29668857; 28065471 Phenotypes for gene: ATP6V1A were set to # 618012 EPILEPTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY, INFANTILE OR EARLY CHILDHOOD, 3; IECEE3 Penetrance for gene: ATP6V1A were set to unknown Review for gene: ATP6V1A was set to GREEN Added comment: Heterozygous mutations in ATP6V1A cause Epileptic encephalopathy, infantile or early childhood, type 3 (MIM 618012). PMID: 29668857 reports 4 individuals from 4 families with de novo pathogenic variants in ATP6V1A. The phenotype was consistent with a developmental encephalopathy with epilepsy. All patients were found to harbor missense variants. The variants resulted in altered lysosomal homeostasis, abnormal neuritogenesis and synaptic density. However in one of the variants tested (p.Asp100Tyr) pathogenicity was mediated by loss-of-function mechanism while for another (p.Asp349Asn) by gain-of-function mechanism. Differences in severity were noted, with two variants (incl. Asp100Tyr) being associated with a more severe phenotype and the two other (incl. Asp349Asn) with milder degrees of ID and epilepsy. Biallelic ATP6V1A mutations cause Cutis laxa type IID (MIM 617403). PMID: 28065471 is the first report on 3 individuals from 3 different families (2 of which were consanguineous). All patients were homozygous for ATP6V1A pathogenic variants. All three presented with hypotonia, one (or possibly two) with developmental delay and two with seizures although the developmental phenotype is not further commented on. (Additional patients described in the article harbored mutations in other genes and were not considered). As a result, this gene can be considered for inclusion in this panel as green (or amber). Sources: Literature, Expert Review |
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| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing v2.458 | KDM1A | Louise Daugherty edited their review of gene: KDM1A: Added comment: Recommendation that this gene should be Green. Three patients https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4902791/, there is functional characterisation of the three described mutations https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27094131?dopt=Abstract and the patients seem to share a similar phenotype, which recapitulates features of other deleterious mutations in better-characterised lysine demethylase and chromatin remodelling genes. There is also a recurrent de novo variant p.Tyr831Cys which has been reported in two separate "autism spectrum" patients in large cohort studies. The gene is also extensively constrained against both missense and LOF variation in humans http://exac.broadinstitute.org/gene/ENSG00000004487. I think what's been reported so far is probably robust enough to use the gene clinically.Pers comm. Ian Berry (NHS Leeds Genetics Laboratory); Changed rating: GREEN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYRP1 | BRIDGE consortium edited their review of TYRP1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYR | BRIDGE consortium edited their review of TYR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYRP1 | Louise Daugherty classified TYRP1 as amber | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYRP1 | Louise Daugherty commented on TYRP1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYRP1 | BRIDGE consortium reviewed TYRP1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYR | BRIDGE consortium edited their review of TYR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYR | Louise Daugherty classified TYR as amber | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYR | Louise Daugherty commented on TYR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual disability - microarray and sequencing | TYR | BRIDGE consortium reviewed TYR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||