LITAF
Chr 16ADlipopolysaccharide induced TNF factor
Also known as: PIG7, SIMPLE, TP53I7
The LITAF protein is a DNA-binding transcription factor that regulates TNF-alpha expression and mediates p53-induced apoptosis. Mutations cause Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1C (CMT1C) through an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern with a dominant-negative mechanism. The pathogenic variants likely disrupt the protein's normal transcriptional regulatory functions, leading to the peripheral neuropathy characteristic of CMT1C.
Moderate evidence — consider for supplementary testing
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Highly tolerant — LoF variants common in population
Mild missense constraint
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.
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.
Literature Evidence
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
0 submitted variants in ClinVar
Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
LITAF · protein map & ClinVar variants
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3D Protein StructureAlphaFold
External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools
Clinical Trials
Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov
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