ANKRD37
Chr 4ankyrin repeat domain 37
Also known as: Lrp2bp
The ANKRD37 protein localizes to the cytosol, mitochondria, and nucleus, though its specific molecular function remains unclear. Mutations cause autosomal recessive developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with microcephaly, typically presenting in infancy with seizures and severe developmental delays. The gene shows low constraint against loss-of-function variants, consistent with its recessive inheritance pattern.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Highly tolerant — LoF variants common in population
Tolerant to missense variation
This gene has evidence for multiple mechanisms of pathogenicity (gain-of-function and dominant-negative). Both the Badonyi & Marsh prediction and the broader genomic evidence point to gain-of-function as the predominant mechanism. Different variants in this gene may act through different mechanisms — interpret in context of the specific variant.
Note: In-silico variant effect predictors (SIFT, PolyPhen, REVEL, CADD) may underestimate pathogenicity of missense variants in genes with GOF or DN mechanisms. Consider functional evidence and clinical context.
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
172 submitted variants in ClinVar
Classification Summary
Curated Variants Distribution
Classified variants from ClinVar · 5 ACMG categories
| Classification | LoF | Missense + Inframe | Non-coding | Synonymous | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 103 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 12 |
VUS | 0 | 25 | 22 | 0 | 47 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
Benign | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 28 | 139 | 0 | 167 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
ANKRD37 · protein map & ClinVar variants
Showing all ClinVar variants across the protein. Search a specific variant to highlight its position.
External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools
Clinical Trials
Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov
No active trials found for this gene.
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Links to major genomics databases and tools