A novel ISLR2-linked autosomal recessive syndrome of congenital hydrocephalus, arthrogryposis and abdominal distension

Hum Genet. 2019 Jan;138(1):105-107. doi: 10.1007/s00439-018-1963-3. Epub 2018 Nov 27.

Abstract

ISLR2 (immunoglobulin superfamily containing leucine-rich repeat 2), encodes a protein involved in axon guidance in brain development (hence the other name leucine-rich repeat domain- and immunoglobulin domain-containing axon extension proteins; LINX). A recently described mouse knockout displays hydrocephalus. However, the corresponding phenotype in humans is unknown. Here, we describe a multiplex consanguineous family in which a homozygous truncating variant in ISLR2 segregates with severe congenital hydrocephalus, arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and abdominal distension. We suggest this syndrome may represent the human "knockout" phenotype for ISLR2.

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / abnormalities*
  • Abdomen / pathology
  • Arthrogryposis / genetics*
  • Arthrogryposis / pathology
  • Biomarkers / analysis*
  • Female
  • Gene Deletion*
  • Genes, Recessive*
  • Homozygote
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / genetics*
  • Hydrocephalus / pathology
  • Immunoglobulins / genetics*
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Phenotype
  • Prognosis
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • ISLR protein, human
  • Immunoglobulins