NRP2
Chr 2neuropilin 2
Also known as: NP2, NPN2, PRO2714, VEGF165R2
The protein functions as a transmembrane receptor that binds semaphorins and VEGF, regulating neuronal proliferation, survival, differentiation, and axon guidance through MAPK signaling pathways. Mutations cause autosomal dominant developmental disorders affecting the nervous system and potentially cardiovascular development. This gene is highly constrained against loss-of-function variants, indicating that such mutations are likely to have significant clinical consequences.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
More LoF-intolerant than ~75% of genes
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.
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
400 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
VUS | 5 | 190 | 4 | 0 | 199 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 20 | 32 | 97 | 149 |
Benign | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
Conflicting | — | 1 | |||
| Total | 6 | 212 | 49 | 105 | 373 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
NRP2 · 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.
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Links to major genomics databases and tools