GLP2R

Chr 17

glucagon like peptide 2 receptor

This gene encodes a G protein-coupled receptor that binds glucagon-like peptide 2 and activates adenylyl cyclase to stimulate intestinal growth, enhance nutrient absorption, and maintain gut barrier integrity. Mutations cause autosomal recessive short bowel syndrome, a severe gastrointestinal disorder affecting intestinal function and growth. The gene shows minimal constraint to loss-of-function variants in the general population.

OMIMResearchSummary from RefSeq, UniProt
MultiplemechanismLOEUF 0.93
Clinical SummaryGLP2R
Population Constraint (gnomAD)
Low constraint (pLI 0.00) — loss-of-function variants are relatively tolerated in the population.
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Clinical Trials
1 active or recruiting trial — potential therapeutic options may be available

Population Genetics & Constraint

gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance

Tolerant — LoF & missense variants common in population
LoF Constraint
0.93LOEUF
pLI 0.000
Z-score 1.88
OE 0.65 (0.470.93)
Tolerant

Typical tolerance to LoF variation

Missense Constraint
1.16Z-score
OE missense 0.81 (0.730.90)
251 obs / 308.3 exp
Tolerant

Mild missense constraint

Observed / Expected Ratios
LoF OE0.65 (0.470.93)
00.351.4
Missense OE0.81 (0.730.90)
00.61.4
Synonymous OE1.06
01.21.6
LoF obs/exp: 22 / 33.8Missense obs/exp: 251 / 308.3Syn Z: -0.52
DN
0.83top 10%
GOF
0.82top 10%
LOF
0.2091th %ile

This gene has evidence for multiple mechanisms of pathogenicity (dominant-negative and gain-of-function). Both the Badonyi & Marsh prediction and the broader genomic evidence point to dominant-negative as the predominant mechanism. Different variants in this gene may act through different mechanisms — interpret in context of the specific variant.

DNprediction above median
GOFprediction above median

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

0 submitted variants in ClinVar

Protein Context — Lollipop Plot

GLP2R · protein map & ClinVar variants

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