YBX2
Chr 17Y-box binding protein 2
Also known as: CONTRIN, CSDA3, DBPC, MSY2
YBX2 encodes a nucleic acid binding protein that regulates mRNA stability and translation in germ cells and is a major component of messenger ribonucleoprotein particles. Mutations cause infertility in males due to defective sperm production, following an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. The gene is highly constrained against loss-of-function variants, indicating that complete loss of protein function is likely pathogenic.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Among the most LoF-intolerant genes (~top 3%)
Mild missense constraint
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
90 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 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
VUS | 0 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 52 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Benign | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 47 | 37 | 0 | 84 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
YBX2 · 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