Relevance to Autism

This gene was identified in an ASD whole-exome sequencing study and subsequent TADA (transmission and de novo association) analysis as a gene strongly enriched for variants likely to affect ASD risk with a false discovery rate (FDR) of <0.1 (De Rubeis et al., 2014).

Molecular Function

This gene encodes a protein that functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. The encoded protein positively regulates Notch signaling by ubiquitinating the Notch receptors, thereby facilitating their endocytosis. This protein may also promote the ubiquitination and degradation of death-associated protein kinase 1 (DAPK1).

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