Name

SMAR Gene

Spinal muscular atrophy, chronic distal, autosomal recessive

SMAL Gene

spinal muscular atrophy, congenital nonprogressive, of lower limbs

SMAJ Gene

Spinal muscular atrophy, Jokela type

SCA18 Gene

spinocerebellar ataxia 18 (sensory with neurogenic muscular atrophy)

MDC1B Gene

Muscular dystrophy, congenital, 1B

MDCMP Gene

muscular dystrophy, congenital, merosin-positive

MDRV Gene

muscular dystrophy, with rimmed vacuoles

MLIP Gene

muscular LMNA-interacting protein

Predicted to enable lamin binding activity and transcription corepressor activity. Predicted to be involved in negative regulation of cardiac muscle hypertrophy in response to stress; negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in PML body; nuclear envelope; and sarcolemma. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LGMD1H Gene

limb girdle muscular dystrophy 1H (autosomal dominant)

LGMD1G Gene

limb girdle muscular dystrophy 1G (autosomal dominant)

FSHMD1A Gene

facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1A

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a common hereditary disease of muscle. Patients with FSHD have a chromosomal rearrangement within the subtelomeric region of chromosome 4 (4q35). This region is composed mainly of a polymorphic repeat structure consisting of 3.3 kb repeat units, designated D4Z4. The number of repeat units varies from 10 to more than 100 in the population, however, in FSHD patients only 1-10 repeat units is observed because of a deletion of an integral number of these units. FSHD is caused by an epigenetic mechanism involving the contraction of a subtelomeric macrosatellite repeat, which results in marked hypomethylation of the contracted D4Z4 allele. It is likely not the structure, but the deregulation of transcription of one or more genes as a result of repeat-contraction-mediated chromatin alterations, that causes FSHD. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]

FSHMD1B Gene

facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1B

OPA6 Gene

optic atrophy 6 (autosomal recessive)

OPA4 Gene

optic atrophy 4 (autosomal dominant)

OPA5 Gene

optic atrophy 5 (autosomal dominant)

OPA2 Gene

optic atrophy 2 (obscure)

OPA1 Gene

optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant)

The protein encoded by this gene is a nuclear-encoded mitochondrial protein with similarity to dynamin-related GTPases. The encoded protein localizes to the inner mitochondrial membrane and helps regulate mitochondrial stability and energy output. This protein also sequesters cytochrome c. Mutations in this gene have been associated with optic atrophy type 1, which is a dominantly inherited optic neuropathy resulting in progressive loss of visual acuity, leading in many cases to legal blindness. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2017]

OPA3 Gene

optic atrophy 3 (autosomal recessive, with chorea and spastic paraplegia)

The mouse ortholog of this protein co-purifies with the mitochondrial inner membrane. Mutations in this gene have been shown to result in 3-methylglutaconic aciduria type III and autosomal dominant optic atrophy and cataract. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

PBCRA1 Gene

progressive bifocal chorioretinal atrophy 1

SPOAN Gene

spastic paraplegia, optic atrophy, and neuropathy

CLAM Gene

cerebellar atrophy with progressive microcephaly

LOAS Gene

Leber optic atrophy, susceptibility to

HMN7A Gene

Motor neuronopathy, distal hereditary, type VIIA

DLX5 Gene

distal-less homeobox 5

This gene encodes a member of a homeobox transcription factor gene family similiar to the Drosophila distal-less gene. The encoded protein may play a role in bone development and fracture healing. Mutation in this gene, which is located in a tail-to-tail configuration with another member of the family on the long arm of chromosome 7, may be associated with split-hand/split-foot malformation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

DLX6 Gene

distal-less homeobox 6

This gene encodes a member of a homeobox transcription factor gene family similiar to the Drosophila distal-less gene. This family is comprised of at least 6 different members that encode proteins with roles in forebrain and craniofacial development. This gene is in a tail-to-tail configuration with another member of the family on the long arm of chromosome 7. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

DLX1 Gene

distal-less homeobox 1

This gene encodes a member of a homeobox transcription factor gene family similiar to the Drosophila distal-less gene. The encoded protein is localized to the nucleus where it may function as a transcriptional regulator of signals from multiple TGF-{beta} superfamily members. The encoded protein may play a role in the control of craniofacial patterning and the differentiation and survival of inhibitory neurons in the forebrain. This gene is located in a tail-to-tail configuration with another member of the family on the long arm of chromosome 2. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

DLX2 Gene

distal-less homeobox 2

Many vertebrate homeo box-containing genes have been identified on the basis of their sequence similarity with Drosophila developmental genes. Members of the Dlx gene family contain a homeobox that is related to that of Distal-less (Dll), a gene expressed in the head and limbs of the developing fruit fly. The Distal-less (Dlx) family of genes comprises at least 6 different members, DLX1-DLX6. The DLX proteins are postulated to play a role in forebrain and craniofacial development. This gene is located in a tail-to-tail configuration with another member of the gene family on the long arm of chromosome 2. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

DLX3 Gene

distal-less homeobox 3

Many vertebrate homeo box-containing genes have been identified on the basis of their sequence similarity with Drosophila developmental genes. Members of the Dlx gene family contain a homeobox that is related to that of Distal-less (Dll), a gene expressed in the head and limbs of the developing fruit fly. The Distal-less (Dlx) family of genes comprises at least 6 different members, DLX1-DLX6. Trichodentoosseous syndrome (TDO), an autosomal dominant condition, has been correlated with DLX3 gene mutation. This gene is located in a tail-to-tail configuration with another member of the gene family on the long arm of chromosome 17. Mutations in this gene have been associated with the autosomal dominant conditions trichodentoosseous syndrome and amelogenesis imperfecta with taurodontism. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

DEL22Q11.2 Gene

Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, distal

DLX4 Gene

distal-less homeobox 4

Many vertebrate homeo box-containing genes have been identified on the basis of their sequence similarity with Drosophila developmental genes. Members of the Dlx gene family contain a homeobox that is related to that of Distal-less (Dll), a gene expressed in the head and limbs of the developing fruit fly. The Distal-less (Dlx) family of genes comprises at least 6 different members, DLX1-DLX6. The DLX proteins are postulated to play a role in forebrain and craniofacial development. Three transcript variants have been described for this gene, however, the full length nature of one variant has not been described. Studies of the two splice variants revealed that one encoded isoform functions as a repressor of the beta-globin gene while the other isoform lacks that function. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

WDM Gene

Welander distal myopathy

SYM2 Gene

symphalangism 2 (distal)

HMNJ Gene

Distal hereditary motor neuropathy, Jerash type

DA4 Gene

arthrogryposis, distal, type 4

DEL7Q11.23 Gene

Chromosome 7q11.23 deletion syndrome, distal, 1.2Mb

MPD3 Gene

Myopathy, distal 3

HOTTIP Gene

HOXA distal transcript antisense RNA

This gene produces a long RNA in antisense to the HOXA gene cluster. This transcript may regulate expression of HOXA genes in cis. This gene is upregulated in tumors and is implicated in the promotion of cell proliferation. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2017]

DMAC2L Gene

distal membrane arm assembly component 2 like

This gene encodes a subunit of mitochondrial ATP synthase. Mitochondrial ATP synthase catalyzes ATP synthesis, utilizing an electrochemical gradient of protons across the inner membrane during oxidative phosphorylation. ATP synthase is composed of two linked multi-subunit complexes: the soluble catalytic core, F1, and the membrane-spanning component, Fo, comprising the proton channel. This gene encodes the subunit s, also known as factor B, of the proton channel. This subunit is necessary for the energy transduction activity of the ATP synthase complexes. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

DMAC2 Gene

distal membrane arm assembly component 2

Involved in mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I assembly. Located in mitochondrion. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

DMAC1 Gene

distal membrane arm assembly component 1

Involved in mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I assembly. Located in mitochondrial inner membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MCOPCT1 Gene

cataract, congenital, with microphthalmia

CFTDX Gene

Myopathy, congenital, with fiber-type disproportion, X-linked

NPHS1 Gene

nephrosis 1, congenital, Finnish type (nephrin)

This gene encodes a member of the immunoglobulin family of cell adhesion molecules that functions in the glomerular filtration barrier in the kidney. The gene is primarily expressed in renal tissues, and the protein is a type-1 transmembrane protein found at the slit diaphragm of glomerular podocytes. The slit diaphragm is thought to function as an ultrafilter to exclude albumin and other plasma macromolecules in the formation of urine. Mutations in this gene result in Finnish-type congenital nephrosis 1, characterized by severe proteinuria and loss of the slit diaphragm and foot processes.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

CTRCT37 Gene

Cataract, congenital cerulean type, 5

CTRCT34 Gene

Cataract, autosomal recessive congenital 3

CTRCT35 Gene

cataract, congenital nuclear, autosomal recessive

BSCL2 Gene

Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy 2 (seipin)

This gene encodes the multi-pass transmembrane protein seipin. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and may be important for lipid droplet morphology. Mutations in this gene have been associated with congenital generalized lipodystrophy type 2 or Berardinelli-Seip syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by a near absence of adipose tissue and severe insulin resistance. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Naturally occurring read-through transcription occurs between this locus and the neighboring locus HNRNPUL2 (heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein U-like 2).[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2024]

HTC1 Gene

hypertrichosis 1 (universalis, congenital)

HTC2 Gene

hypertrichosis 2 (generalized, congenital)

RNANC Gene

Retinal nonattachment, nonsyndromic congenital

NHS Gene

Nance-Horan syndrome (congenital cataracts and dental anomalies)

This gene encodes a protein containing four conserved nuclear localization signals. The encoded protein functions in eye, tooth, craniofacial and brain development, and it can regulate actin remodeling and cell morphology. Mutations in this gene have been shown to cause Nance-Horan syndrome, and also X-linked cataract-40. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2014]

CDAN3 Gene

congenital dyserythropoietic anemia, type III

LCA5L Gene

Leber congenital amaurosis 5-like

Predicted to be involved in intraciliary transport. Predicted to be active in axoneme. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

NDNC9 Gene

Nail disorder, nonsyndromic congenital, 9

NYS2 Gene

nystagmus 2, congenital autosomal dominant

NYS3 Gene

nystagmus 3, congenital autosomal dominant

NYS7 Gene

Nystagmus 7, congenital

NYS4 Gene

nystagmus 4, congenital autosomal dominant

NDIC Gene

Nail dysplasia, isolated congenital

CTRCT27 Gene

Cataract, congenital, nuclear progressive

PTOS2 Gene

Ptosis, hereditary congenital 2

PTOS1 Gene

ptosis, congenital 1 (autosomal dominant)

GLC3C Gene

glaucoma 3, primary congenital, C

ANIC Gene

Anosmia, isolated congenital

CHDT3 Gene

Congenital heart defects, multiple types, 3

CHNG3 Gene

Hypothyroidism, congenital, nongoitrous, 3

LCA5 Gene

Leber congenital amaurosis 5

This gene encodes a protein that is thought to be involved in centrosomal or ciliary functions. Mutations in this gene cause Leber congenital amaurosis type V. Alternatively spliced transcript variants are described. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

CCA1 Gene

cataract, congenital, cerulean type, 1

CCT Gene

cataract, congenital, total

CCV Gene

cataract, congenital, Volkmann type

MCOR Gene

microcoria, congenital

DIH2 Gene

Hernia, congenital diaphragmatic 2

ARCI9 Gene

Ichthyosis, congenital, autosomal recessive 9

ARCI7 Gene

Ichthyosis, congenital, autosomal recessive 7

PAFC Gene

Preauricular fistulae, congenital