12-132687314-A-T

Variant names:

Variant summary

Our verdict is Uncertain significance. Variant got 5 ACMG points: 5P and 0B. PVS1_ModeratePS1_ModeratePP5

The NM_006231.4(POLE):c.2T>A(p.Met1?) variant causes a start lost change involving the alteration of a non-conserved nucleotide. The variant allele was found at a frequency of 0.0000167 in 1,501,040 control chromosomes in the GnomAD database, with no homozygous occurrence. In-silico tool predicts a pathogenic outcome for this variant. Variant has been reported in ClinVar as Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity (no stars).

Frequency

Genomes: 𝑓 0.0000066 ( 0 hom., cov: 33)

Exomes 𝑓: 0.000018 ( 0 hom. )

Consequence

POLE
NM_006231.4 start_lost

Scores

Clinical Significance

Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity criteria provided, conflicting classifications P:1U:2O:1

Conservation

PhyloP100: 2.26

Variant links:

Genes affected

POLE (HGNC:9177): (DNA polymerase epsilon, catalytic subunit) This gene encodes the catalytic subunit of DNA polymerase epsilon. The enzyme is involved in DNA repair and chromosomal DNA replication. Mutations in this gene have been associated with colorectal cancer 12 and facial dysmorphism, immunodeficiency, livedo, and short stature. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2013]

POLE links:

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ACMG classification

Classification made for transcript

Verdict is Uncertain_significance. Variant got 5 ACMG points.

PVS1

Start lost variant, next in-frame start position is after 2 pathogenic variants. Next in-frame start position is after 44 codons. Genomic position: 132681212. Lost 0.019 part of the original CDS.

PS1

Another start lost variant in NM_006231.4 (POLE) was described as [Pathogenic] in Lovd

PP5

Variant 12-132687314-A-T is Pathogenic according to our data. Variant chr12-132687314-A-T is described in ClinVar as [Conflicting_classifications_of_pathogenicity]. Clinvar id is 473569.We mark this variant Likely_pathogenic, oryginal submissions are: {Uncertain_significance=2, Pathogenic=1, not_provided=1}.

Transcripts

RefSeq

Gene	Transcript	HGVSc	HGVSp	Effect	Exon rank	MANE	Protein	UniProt
POLE	NM_006231.4 link	c.2T>A	p.Met1?	start_lost	Exon 1 of 49	ENST00000320574.10	NP_006222.2	Q07864

Ensembl

Gene	Transcript	HGVSc	HGVSp	Effect	Exon rank	TSL	MANE	Protein	Appris	UniProt
POLE	ENST00000320574.10 link	c.2T>A	p.Met1?	start_lost	Exon 1 of 49	1	NM_006231.4	ENSP00000322570.5		Q07864

Frequencies

GnomAD3 genomes

AF:

0.00000659

AC:

AN:

151838

Hom.:

Cov.:

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Gnomad AFR

AF:

0.00

Gnomad AMI

AF:

0.00

Gnomad AMR

AF:

0.00

Gnomad ASJ

AF:

0.00

Gnomad EAS

AF:

0.00

Gnomad SAS

AF:

0.00

Gnomad FIN

AF:

0.00

Gnomad MID

AF:

0.00

Gnomad NFE

AF:

0.0000147

Gnomad OTH

AF:

0.00

GnomAD3 exomes

AF:

0.0000276

AC:

AN:

108772

Hom.:

AF XY:

0.0000497

AC XY:

AN XY:

60308

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Gnomad AFR exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad AMR exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad ASJ exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad EAS exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad SAS exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad FIN exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad NFE exome

AF:

0.0000767

Gnomad OTH exome

AF:

0.00

GnomAD4 exome

AF:

0.0000178

AC:

AN:

1349202

Hom.:

Cov.:

AF XY:

0.0000195

AC XY:

AN XY:

665772

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Gnomad4 AFR exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 AMR exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 ASJ exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 EAS exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 SAS exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 FIN exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 NFE exome

AF:

0.0000218

Gnomad4 OTH exome

AF:

0.0000179

GnomAD4 genome

AF:

0.00000659

AC:

AN:

151838

Hom.:

Cov.:

AF XY:

0.0000135

AC XY:

AN XY:

74160

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Gnomad4 AFR

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 AMR

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 ASJ

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 EAS

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 SAS

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 FIN

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 NFE

AF:

0.0000147

Gnomad4 OTH

AF:

0.00

Bravo

AF:

0.0000113

ClinVar

Significance: Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity

Submissions summary: Pathogenic:1Uncertain:2Other:1

Revision: criteria provided, conflicting classifications

LINK: link

Submissions by phenotype

not provided

Pathogenic:1Uncertain:1

Apr 02, 2018

GeneDx

Significance: Uncertain significance

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

The c.2T>A variant in the POLE gene alters the initiator Methionine codon, and the resultant protein would be described as ?p.Met1?? to signify that it is not known if the loss of Met1 prevents all protein translation or if an abnormal protein is produced using an alternate Methionine codon. This variant has not, to our knowledge, been published in the literature as pathogenic or benign. POLE c.2T>A was not observed at a significant allele frequency in large population cohorts (Lek 2016). While missense variants located within the exonuclease domain of the POLE gene have been recognized as an underlying cause of Polymerase Proofreading-Associated Polyposis (PPAP), an autosomal dominant condition associated with polyposis and an increased risk for colon cancer (Palles 2013, Spier 2015), there are no data to support that loss-of-function variants, such as this one, confer the same cancer risks. Smith et al. (2013) identified a POLE frameshift variant in a 26 year old with a history of colorectal cancer, but no information about family history was provided. We therefore consider POLE c.2T>A to be a variant of unknown significance with respect to cancer. A recessive disease associated with POLE has been reported in the literature. In one large consanguineous family, 14 affected relatives with a syndrome called FILS (facial dysmorphism, immunodeficiency, livedo, and short stature) were all found to be homozygous for POLE c.4444+3A>G, a splice variant which results in a small proportion (~10%) of normal POLE transcript (Pachlopnik Schmid 2012). In addition, an unrelated individual with a suspected chromosome instability syndrome was also found to be homozygous for POLE c.4444+3A>G (Thiffault 2015). We cannot assess whether the variant identified in the current patient would cause the same recessive disease. Individuals and family members of reproductive age may choose to consider assessment of potential reproductive risks. -

Nov 06, 2024

Labcorp Genetics (formerly Invitae), Labcorp

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

This sequence change affects the initiator methionine of the POLE mRNA. The next in-frame methionine is located at codon 44. This variant is present in population databases (no rsID available, gnomAD 0.008%). Disruption of the initiator codon has been observed in individual(s) with clinical features of autosomal recessive FILS syndrome (PMID: 30503519). In at least one individual the data is consistent with being in trans (on the opposite chromosome) from a pathogenic variant. It has also been observed to segregate with disease in related individuals. ClinVar contains an entry for this variant (Variation ID: 473569). For these reasons, this variant has been classified as Pathogenic. -

Hereditary cancer-predisposing syndrome

Uncertain:1

Mar 04, 2025

Ambry Genetics

Significance: Uncertain significance

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

The p.M1? variant (also known as c.2T>A), located in coding exon 1 of the POLE gene, results from a T to A substitution at nucleotide position 2. This alters the methionine residue at the initiation codon (ATG). Another variant at this codon (c.1A>T) has been identified in conjunction with a second POLE variant (c.1686+32C>G) in individuals with features consistent with POLE deficiency; in at least one instance, the variants were identified in trans (Logan CV et al. Am J Hum Genet, 2018 Dec;103:1038-1044). In addition to the clinical data presented in the literature, sequence variations that modify the initiation codon are expected to result in either loss of translation initiation, N-terminal truncation, or cause a shift in the mRNA reading frame. Although biallelic loss of function of POLE has been associated with autosomal recessive POLE deficiency, haploinsufficiency of POLE has not been established as a mechanism of disease for POLE-related polymerase proofreading-associated polyposis (PPAP) and POLE-related CMMRD-like syndrome. Based on the supporting evidence, this variant is expected to be causative of POLE deficiency when present along with a second pathogenic variant on the other allele; however, its clinical significance for PPAP and POLE-related CMMRD-like syndrome is unclear. -

Facial dysmorphism-immunodeficiency-livedo-short stature syndrome;CN280943:Familial colorectal cancer

Other:1

GenomeConnect - Invitae Patient Insights Network

Significance: not provided

Review Status: no classification provided

Collection Method: phenotyping only

Variant interpreted as Uncertain significance and reported on 02-11-2020 by Invitae. GenomeConnect-Invitae Patient Insights Network assertions are reported exactly as they appear on the patient-provided report from the testing laboratory. Registry team members make no attempt to reinterpret the clinical significance of the variant. Phenotypic details are available under supporting information. -

Computational scores

Source: dbNSFP v4.3

Name

Calibrated prediction

Score

Prediction

BayesDel_addAF

Benign

-0.054

BayesDel_noAF

Benign

-0.12

CADD

Benign

DANN

Benign

0.91

DEOGEN2

Benign

0.048

T;.

Eigen

Benign

-0.63

Eigen_PC

Benign

-0.67

FATHMM_MKL

Benign

0.027

LIST_S2

Uncertain

0.90

D;D

M_CAP

Pathogenic

0.73

MetaRNN

Pathogenic

0.98

D;D

MetaSVM

Benign

-0.99

PROVEAN

Benign

-1.2

N;N

REVEL

Benign

0.20

Sift

Pathogenic

0.0

D;D

Sift4G

Pathogenic

0.0

D;D

Polyphen

0.035

B;B

Vest4

0.82

MutPred

0.91

Gain of catalytic residue at M1 (P = 0.0256);Gain of catalytic residue at M1 (P = 0.0256);

MVP

0.30

ClinPred

0.51

GERP RS

3.7

Varity_R

0.95

gMVP

0.80

Splicing

Name

Calibrated prediction

Score

Prediction

SpliceAI score (max)

0.0

Details are displayed if max score is > 0.2

Find out detailed SpliceAI scores and Pangolin per-transcript scores at spliceailookup.broadinstitute.org

Publications

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Variant summary

Frequency

Consequence

Scores

Clinical Significance

Conservation

ACMG classification

Transcripts

RefSeq

Ensembl

Frequencies

ClinVar

Submissions by phenotype

Computational scores

Splicing

Publications

LitVar

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