SCARF1
Chr 17scavenger receptor class F member 1
Also known as: SREC, SREC-I, SREC1
The protein is a scavenger receptor expressed in endothelial cells that mediates binding and degradation of acetylated low density lipoprotein and regulates neurite-like outgrowth. Mutations cause Van den Ende-Gupta syndrome, an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe contractures, distinctive craniofacial features, and skeletal abnormalities. The gene shows low constraint against loss-of-function variants, consistent with the recessive inheritance pattern.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Typical tolerance to LoF variation
Mild missense constraint
This gene has evidence for multiple mechanisms of pathogenicity (gain-of-function and dominant-negative). Both the Badonyi & Marsh prediction and the broader genomic evidence point to gain-of-function 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
0 submitted variants in ClinVar
Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
SCARF1 · protein map & ClinVar variants
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External Resources
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Clinical Trials
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