CEP170
Chr 1centrosomal protein 170
Also known as: FAM68A, KAB, KIAA0470
CEP170 encodes a centrosomal protein required for centriole subdistal appendage assembly and microtubule organization during both interphase and mitosis. Mutations cause autosomal recessive primary microcephaly with seizures and intellectual disability, reflecting the gene's critical role in proper cell division and brain development. This gene is highly constrained against loss-of-function variants in the general population.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Highly LoF-intolerant (top ~10% of genes)
Moderately missense-constrained (top ~2.5%)
The highest-scoring mechanism for this gene is loss-of-function (haploinsufficiency).
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312. Mechanism ranking also informed by gnomAD constraint, ClinVar, and ClinGen data.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
0 submitted variants in ClinVar
Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
CEP170 · protein map & ClinVar variants
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3D Protein StructureAlphaFold
External Resources
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Clinical Trials
Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov
No active trials found for this gene.
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