ZNF346
Chr 5zinc finger protein 346
Also known as: JAZ, Zfp346
The protein is a nucleolar zinc finger protein that binds double-stranded RNA and RNA/DNA hybrids and protects neurons by inhibiting cell cycle re-entry through stimulation of p21 gene expression. Mutations in ZNF346 cause autosomal recessive developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with onset in infancy, characterized by severe intellectual disability, refractory seizures, and progressive microcephaly. The gene shows moderate constraint against loss-of-function variants, suggesting some intolerance to complete protein loss.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Typical tolerance to LoF variation
Mild missense constraint
The highest-scoring mechanism for this gene is dominant-negative.
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
110 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 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
VUS | 0 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 41 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Benign | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 39 | 62 | 0 | 101 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
ZNF346 · protein map & ClinVar variants
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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