PEX1

protein-coding

peroxisomal biogenesis factor 1, the group of AAA ATPases|Peroxins

Gene summary

This gene encodes a member of the AAA ATPase family, a large group of ATPases associated with diverse cellular activities. This protein is cytoplasmic but is often anchored to a peroxisomal membrane where it forms a heteromeric complex and plays a role in the import of proteins into peroxisomes and peroxisome biogenesis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with complementation group 1 peroxisomal disorders such as neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy, infantile Refsum disease, and Zellweger syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2013]

Previous symbols:
  • ZWS1
  • ZWS

MANE transcript

NM_000466.3

Inheritance

AR

ClinVar variants

P:541U:631B:576

Top phenotype

Heimler syndrome 1

gnomAD constraint

pLI —, LoF o/e 0.5

Max pathogenic AF

—

Genomic locus

chr7:92,487,020-92,528,520

External References & Databases

Transcript & Mutation Effects

hg38 • Region Span ~41.5 kb
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GenCC Phenotypes & Disease Associations

Curated gene-disease validity assertions and inheritance patterns

Heimler syndrome 1STRONG

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0024544

Submitter: G2P

Zellweger spectrum disordersSUPPORTIVE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0019609

Submitter: Orphanet

Heimler syndrome 1MODERATE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0024544

Submitter: Ambry Genetics

peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1A (Zellweger)DEFINITIVE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0008953

Submitter: Ambry Genetics

peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1BMODERATE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0011101

Submitter: Ambry Genetics

peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1A (Zellweger)DEFINITIVE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0008953

Submitter: Myriad Women's Health

peroxisome biogenesis disorder due to PEX1 defectDEFINITIVE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0100259

Submitter: ClinGen

The relationship between PEX1 and peroxisome biogenesis disorder (types 1A and 1B and Heimler syndrome included), an autosomal recessive disorder, was evaluated using the ClinGen Clinical Validity Framework as of May 17, 2019. PEX1 encodes a cytosolic AAA protein (ATPase associated with diverse cellular activities) involved in peroxisomal matrix protein import. Peroxisomal biogenesis disorders are caused by defects in various stages of peroxisomal protein import and/or peroxisome biogenesis. There are at least 14 PEX genes implicated in peroxisome biogenesis disorders, with PEX1 being the most commonly affected gene in patients with a frequency of ~60% (Waterham and Ebberink 2012, PMID 22871920). Variants in PEX1 were first reported in humans with peroxisomal biogenesis disorder in 1997 (Reuber et al., PMID 9398847). Data from 9 patients with 10 unique variants (missense, nonsense, frameshift, splicing) from 4 publications were curated (Reuber et al., 1997, PMID 9398847; Walter et al., 2001, PMID 11389485; Sun et al., 2013, PMID 23247051; Ratbi et al., 2015, PMID 26387595). Additional cases are available in the literature but the maximum score for genetic evidence (12 points) has been reached. The relationship between PEX1 and peroxisome biogenesis disorder is supported by experimental evidence including a biochemical function similar to other PEX genes implicated in peroxisome biogenesis disorders (Waterham et al., 2012, PMID 22871920), in vitro assays (Reuber et al., 1997, PMID 9398847; Walter et al., 2001, PMID 11389485), a protein interaction with PEX6 (Matsumoto et al., 2003, PMID 12717447), which is encoded by a known peroxisome biogenesis disorder gene, and a mouse model (Heibler et al., 2014, PMID 24503136). In summary, PEX1 is definitively associated with peroxisome biogenesis disorder. This has been repeatedly demonstrated in both the research and clinical diagnostic settings, and has been upheld over time. The classification was approved by the ClinGen Peroxisomal Disorders Gene Curation Expert Panel on May 17, 2019.

peroxisome biogenesis disorderDEFINITIVE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0019234

Submitter: G2P

peroxisome biogenesis disorder due to PEX1 defectDEFINITIVE

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0100259

Submitter: Natera

peroxisome biogenesis disorderSTRONG

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0019234

Submitter: PanelApp Australia

peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1BSTRONG

Inheritance Pattern: AR

Disease ID:MONDO:0011101

Submitter: Labcorp Genetics (formerly Invitae)

Clinical Genomic Database (CGD)

Heimler syndrome 1AR

Manifestation: Audiologic/Otolaryngologic; Biochemical; Craniofacial; Dental; Dermatologic; Gastrointestinal; Genitourinary; Musculoskeletal; Neurologic; Ophthalmologic; Renal

Intervention: Audiologic/Otolaryngologic

Rationale: Heimler syndrome 1, representing a mild peroxisomal biogenesis disorder, includes sensorineural hearing loss among other features, and early recognition and treatment of hearing impairment may improve outcomes, including speech and language development

Refs: 2063923; 10636745; 9398848; 9398847; 9817926; 9539740; 10447258; 11389485; 12402331; 12032265; 15098231; 16086329; 16088892; 16141001; 20212125; 21844578; 21862673; 22378672; 26387595Source: CGD (NHGRI)

ClinVar Associated Diseases & Phenotypes

Reported disease conditions connected to PEX1 variants in ClinVar

28 Conditions Cataloged
Zellweger spectrum disordersTotal: 1663
not providedTotal: 336
Peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1A (Zellweger)Total: 305
PEX1-related disorderTotal: 268
Heimler syndrome 1Total: 247
Peroxisome biogenesis disorderTotal: 179
not specifiedTotal: 177
Peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1BTotal: 167

ClinVar Variants & Pathogenicity by Type

Statistics based on transcript NM_000466.3. Only rare variants are included.

We include only reliable ClinVar variants with their consequences to MANE Select, MANE Plus Clinical transcripts, or transcripts with TSL equal to 1. Click a count to filter the variants table below.

Slight differences between displayed counts and ClinVar may occur due to a different transcript/consequence chosen by our variant effect predictor, or because we classify Benign/Likely benign as Likely benign and Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic as Likely pathogenic.

EffectPLPVUSLBBSum
synonymous
22
clinvar
510
clinvar
1
clinvar
533
missense
1
clinvar
24
clinvar
600
clinvar
64
clinvar
1
clinvar
690
nonsense
45
clinvar
87
clinvar
1
clinvar
133
start loss
5
clinvar
2
clinvar
1
clinvar
8
frameshift
116
clinvar
177
clinvar
4
clinvar
297
splice donor/acceptor (+/-2bp)
15
clinvar
69
clinvar
3
clinvar
87
Total18235963157421748

Highest pathogenic variant AF is 0.0007807901

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Transcript Catalog

Annotated transcript isoforms across RefSeq and Ensembl databases

Showing 4 of 40 transcripts
Transcript IDSourceProtein IDCoding ExonsMANE Status
NM_000466.3RefSeqNP_000457.124MANE Select
ENST00000248633.9EnsemblENSP00000248633.424MANE Select
NM_001282677.2RefSeqNP_001269606.123Standard
NM_001282678.2RefSeqNP_001269607.120Standard

Gene Ontology (GO) Annotations & Pathways

Biological processes, molecular functions, cellular components and pathways

Pathways ConsensusPathDB

  • Peroxisome - Homo sapiens (human)
  • Metabolism of proteins
  • Peroxisomal protein import

Biological Process

  • protein targeting to peroxisome
  • peroxisome organization
  • protein import into peroxisome matrix
  • microtubule-based peroxisome localization

Molecular Function

  • protein binding
  • ATP binding
  • protein C-terminus binding
  • ATPase activity
  • ATPase activity, coupled

Cellular Component

  • cytoplasm
  • peroxisome
  • peroxisomal membrane
  • cytosol
  • extracellular exosome

gnomAD Constraint

Source: gnomAD

Gene type
protein_coding
Transcript type
protein_coding
Transcript
ENST00000248633
Coding exons
24
Length
41512
Individuals with no LoFs
125499
Homozygous LoFs
0
Heterozygous LoFs
249
Defined
125748
p
0.000991
Z-ScoreObservedExpectedObserved/ExpectedMutation RateTotal Possible
Missense1.145826640.8760.00003318352
Missense (PolyPhen)126160.520.784931985
Synonymous0.9602202390.9210.00001192498
Loss of Function3.863569.80.5010.00000380802

Population LoF Frequency

PopulationCAFp-valueStatus
African0.000860.00086rare
Latino/Admixed American0.000670.00067rare
Ashkenazi Jewish0.000300.00030rare
East Asian0.000440.00044rare
Finnish0.0000920.000092rare
European (Non-Finnish)0.00150.0015notable
South Asian0.000730.00072rare
Other0.000650.00065rare

dbNSFP Gene Annotations

Source: dbNSFP

Function
FUNCTION: Required for stability of PEX5 and protein import into the peroxisome matrix. Anchored by PEX26 to peroxisome membranes, possibly to form heteromeric AAA ATPase complexes required for the import of proteins into peroxisomes.;
Disease
DISEASE: Peroxisome biogenesis disorder complementation group 1 (PBD-CG1) [MIM:214100]: A peroxisomal disorder arising from a failure of protein import into the peroxisomal membrane or matrix. The peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBD group) are genetically heterogeneous with at least 14 distinct genetic groups as concluded from complementation studies. Include disorders are: Zellweger syndrome (ZWS), neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD), infantile Refsum disease (IRD), and classical rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP). ZWS, NALD and IRD are distinct from RCDP and constitute a clinical continuum of overlapping phenotypes known as the Zellweger spectrum (PBD-ZSS). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:19105186}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1A (PBD1A) [MIM:214100]: A fatal peroxisome biogenesis disorder belonging to the Zellweger disease spectrum. PBD1A is an autosomal recessive systemic disorder characterized clinically by severe neurologic dysfunction with profound psychomotor retardation, severe hypotonia and neonatal seizures, craniofacial abnormalities, liver dysfunction, and biochemically by the absence of peroxisomes. Additional features include cardiovascular and skeletal defects, renal cysts, ocular abnormalities, and hearing impairment. Most severely affected individuals with the classic form of the disease (classic Zellweger syndrome) die within the first year of life. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:9398847, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9398848, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9539740}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1B (PBD1B) [MIM:601539]: A peroxisome biogenesis disorder that includes neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD) and infantile Refsum disease (IRD), two milder manifestations of the Zellweger disease spectrum. The clinical course of patients with the NALD and IRD presentation is variable and may include developmental delay, hypotonia, liver dysfunction, sensorineural hearing loss, retinal dystrophy and vision impairment. Children with the NALD presentation may reach their teens, while patients with the IRD presentation may reach adulthood. The clinical conditions are often slowly progressive in particular with respect to loss of hearing and vision. The biochemical abnormalities include accumulation of phytanic acid, very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA), di- and trihydroxycholestanoic acid and pipecolic acid. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11439091, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16088892, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9398847, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9539740}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.; DISEASE: Heimler syndrome 1 (HMLR1) [MIM:234580]: A form of Heimler syndrome, a very mild peroxisome biogenesis disorder characterized by sensorineural hearing loss, amelogenesis imperfecta resulting in enamel hyoplasia of the secondary dentition, nail defects, and occasional or late-onset retinal pigmentation abnormalities. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:26387595, ECO:0000269|PubMed:27302843}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.;

Intolerance Scores

LoFtool
0.0841
RVIS EVS
-0.19
RVIS percentile EVS
39.31

Essentials

Essential (CRISPR)
N
Essential (CRISPR2)
S
Essential (gene trap)
N
Indispensability pred.
E
Indispensability score
0.934

Gene Damage Prediction

AllRecessiveDominant
MendelianMediumMediumMedium
Primary ImmunodeficiencyMediumMediumMedium
CancerMediumMediumMedium
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