KLF7
Chr 2KLF transcription factor 7
Also known as: UKLF
KLF7 encodes a transcriptional factor containing C2H2 zinc fingers that plays a critical role in neuronal morphogenesis and survival of sensory neurons, while also regulating insulin sensitivity and adipogenesis. Mutations cause autosomal dominant developmental delay with variable intellectual disability and dysmorphic facies. This gene is highly constrained against loss-of-function variants, indicating that such mutations are likely to be pathogenic.
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
11 submitted variants in ClinVar
Classification Summary
Curated Variants Distribution
Classified variants from ClinVar · 5 ACMG categories· variant type breakdown unavailable
| Classification | LoF | Missense + Inframe | Non-coding | Synonymous | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pathogenic | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Likely Pathogenic | — | — | — | — | 0 |
VUS | — | — | — | — | 0 |
Likely Benign | — | — | — | — | 0 |
Benign | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| Total | — | 11 | |||
Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
KLF7 · protein map & ClinVar variants
Showing all ClinVar variants across the protein. Search a specific variant to highlight its position.
3D Protein StructureAlphaFold
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.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov →External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools