PRPF38A
Chr 1pre-mRNA processing factor 38A
Also known as: PRP38A, Prp38
The PRPF38A protein is a component of the spliceosome that binds RNA and is involved in pre-mRNA splicing within the nucleoplasm. Mutations cause autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa, a progressive retinal degeneration leading to vision loss. The gene shows significant constraint against loss-of-function variants (LOEUF 0.408), indicating that complete loss of function is likely poorly tolerated.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
More LoF-intolerant than ~75% 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
59 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
VUS | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 38 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Benign | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 46 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
PRPF38A · 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 →No open access results found
External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools