Three de novo variants in the GIGYF2 gene (1 nonsense, 2 missense) have been identified in simplex ASD cases, with no de novo events in this gene observed in 1,786 unaffected siblings from the Simons Simplex Collection (P=3.40 x 10-4) (De Rubeis et al., 2014; Iossifov et al., 2014; Krumm et al., 2015).
Molecular Function
This gene contains CAG trinucleotide repeats and encodes a protein containing several stretches of polyglutamine residues. The encoded protein may be involved in the regulation of tyrosine kinase receptor signaling. This gene is located in a chromosomal region that was genetically linked to Parkinson disease type 11, and mutations in this gene were thought to be causative for this disease.
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Type of Disorder
Associated Disorders
Author, Year
Primary
Synaptic, transcriptional and chromatin genes disrupted in autism.
Model Type:
Genetic
Model Genotype:
Wild type
Mutation:
Gyf-Gal4 driver line expressing UAS-Gfy-RNAi.
Allele Type: Loss-of-function
Strain of Origin: Not reported
Genetic Background: Not reported
ES Cell Line: Mutant ES Cell Line: Model Source:
Model Type:
Genetic
Model Genotype:
Wild type
Mutation:
Gyf-Gal4 driver line expressing UAS-Gfy-RNAi.
Allele Type: Loss-of-function
Strain of Origin: Not reported
Genetic Background: Not reported
ES Cell Line: Mutant ES Cell Line: Model Source:
Description: When challenged in the light-off jump paradigm, the mutants showed a habituation deficit compared to controls.
Exp Paradigm: Habituation was measured in number of trials to reach no-jump criterion.
Description: When challenged in the light-off jump paradigm, the mutants' initial jump response was impaired (19% frequency of initial jumping), thus precluding proper assessment of habituation.