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rs63750067

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Variant summary

Our verdict is Likely pathogenic. Variant got 7 ACMG points: 8P and 1B. PP5_Very_StrongBP4

The NM_000517.6(HBA2):​c.*92A>G variant causes a 3 prime UTR change involving the alteration of a non-conserved nucleotide. The variant allele was found at a frequency of 0.0000383 in 1,542,178 control chromosomes in the GnomAD database, including 7 homozygotes. In-silico tool predicts a benign outcome for this variant. Variant has been reported in ClinVar as Likely pathogenic (★★).

Frequency

Genomes: 𝑓 0.000027 ( 0 hom., cov: 25)
Exomes 𝑓: 0.000039 ( 7 hom. )

Consequence

HBA2
NM_000517.6 3_prime_UTR

Scores

2

Clinical Significance

Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic criteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts P:9

Conservation

PhyloP100: 1.09
Variant links:
Genes affected
HBA2 (HGNC:4824): (hemoglobin subunit alpha 2) The human alpha globin gene cluster located on chromosome 16 spans about 30 kb and includes seven loci: 5'- zeta - pseudozeta - mu - pseudoalpha-1 - alpha-2 - alpha-1 - theta - 3'. The alpha-2 (HBA2) and alpha-1 (HBA1) coding sequences are identical. These genes differ slightly over the 5' untranslated regions and the introns, but they differ significantly over the 3' untranslated regions. Two alpha chains plus two beta chains constitute HbA, which in normal adult life comprises about 97% of the total hemoglobin; alpha chains combine with delta chains to constitute HbA-2, which with HbF (fetal hemoglobin) makes up the remaining 3% of adult hemoglobin. Alpha thalassemias result from deletions of each of the alpha genes as well as deletions of both HBA2 and HBA1; some nondeletion alpha thalassemias have also been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

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ACMG classification

Classification made for transcript

Verdict is Likely_pathogenic. Variant got 7 ACMG points.

PP5
Variant 16-173692-A-G is Pathogenic according to our data. Variant chr16-173692-A-G is described in ClinVar as [Likely_pathogenic]. Clinvar id is 15647.Status of the report is criteria_provided_multiple_submitters_no_conflicts, 2 stars.
BP4
Computational evidence support a benign effect (BayesDel_noAF=-0.55). . Strength limited to SUPPORTING due to the PP5.

Transcripts

RefSeq

Gene Transcript HGVSc HGVSp Effect #exon/exons MANE UniProt
HBA2NM_000517.6 linkuse as main transcriptc.*92A>G 3_prime_UTR_variant 3/3 ENST00000251595.11

Ensembl

Gene Transcript HGVSc HGVSp Effect #exon/exons TSL MANE Appris UniProt
HBA2ENST00000251595.11 linkuse as main transcriptc.*92A>G 3_prime_UTR_variant 3/31 NM_000517.6 P1
HBA2ENST00000397806.1 linkuse as main transcriptc.*92A>G 3_prime_UTR_variant 3/32
ENST00000702607.1 linkuse as main transcript upstream_gene_variant
HBA2ENST00000482565.1 linkuse as main transcript downstream_gene_variant 1

Frequencies

GnomAD3 genomes
AF:
0.0000268
AC:
4
AN:
149158
Hom.:
0
Cov.:
25
show subpopulations
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:
0.000432
Gnomad FIN
AF:
0.00
Gnomad MID
AF:
0.00
Gnomad NFE
AF:
0.0000294
Gnomad OTH
AF:
0.00
GnomAD4 exome
AF:
0.0000395
AC:
55
AN:
1393020
Hom.:
7
Cov.:
23
AF XY:
0.0000476
AC XY:
33
AN XY:
693970
show subpopulations
Gnomad4 AFR exome
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 AMR exome
AF:
0.0000240
Gnomad4 ASJ exome
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 EAS exome
AF:
0.0000260
Gnomad4 SAS exome
AF:
0.000296
Gnomad4 FIN exome
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 NFE exome
AF:
0.00000658
Gnomad4 OTH exome
AF:
0.000174
GnomAD4 genome
AF:
0.0000268
AC:
4
AN:
149158
Hom.:
0
Cov.:
25
AF XY:
0.0000550
AC XY:
4
AN XY:
72766
show subpopulations
Gnomad4 AFR
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 AMR
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 ASJ
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 EAS
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 SAS
AF:
0.000432
Gnomad4 FIN
AF:
0.00
Gnomad4 NFE
AF:
0.0000294
Gnomad4 OTH
AF:
0.00
Alfa
AF:
0.0000712
Hom.:
0
Bravo
AF:
0.00000756

ClinVar

Significance: Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic
Submissions summary: Pathogenic:9
Revision: criteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
LINK: link

Submissions by phenotype

not provided Pathogenic:3
Pathogenic, criteria provided, single submitterclinical testingQuest Diagnostics Nichols Institute San Juan CapistranoAug 10, 2023This pathogenic variant changes the polyadenylation signal of the alpha2-globin gene from AATAAA to AATGAA and is associated with alpha-thalassemia. In the published literature, this variant has been reported in individuals with alpha thalassemia (PMID: 29627922 (2018)) and Hb H disease as homozygous and compound heterozygous with other pathogenic alpha-globin variants (PMIDs: 11410420 (2001), 7734346 (1995), 7701914 (1994), 1581238 (1992), 1281602 (1992)). Functional studies report this variant results nonfunctional and unstable mRNA (PMIDs: 1581238 (1992), 1281602 (1992)). Based on the available information, the variant is classified as pathogenic. -
Pathogenic, criteria provided, single submitterclinical testingGeneDxJun 23, 2023Also known as Poly A2, poly(A), and poly A signal variant; This variant is associated with the following publications: (PMID: 34272389, 1581238, 34426522, 3337900, 29627922, 27199182, 11410420, 7734346, 31286593, 7701914, 1281602) -
Pathogenic, criteria provided, single submitterclinical testingARUP Laboratories, Molecular Genetics and Genomics, ARUP LaboratoriesJun 30, 2023The PolyA (A->G) variant (HBA2: c.*92A>G, rs63750067), has been reported in multiple families with Hb H disease when homozygous or in-trans with a double gene deletion (Ma 2001, Thein 1988, Yuregir 1992, HbVar database and references therein). This variant is also reported in ClinVar (Variation ID: 15647). This variant is only observed on one allele in the Genome Aggregation Database, indicating it is not a common polymorphism. The variant is located in the polyadenylation signal of HBA2, and is predicted to reduce the efficiency of polyadenylation of the globin transcript. Based on available information, this variant is considered to be likely pathogenic. References: Link to HbVar database for PolyA (A->G): http://globin.bx.psu.edu/cgi-bin/hbvar/query_vars3?mode=output&display_format=page&i=1071 Ma ES et al. Interaction between (--SEA) alpha-thalassemia deletion and uncommon non-deletional alpha-globin gene mutations in Chinese patients. Haematologica. 2001 May;86(5):539-40. PMID: 11410420. Thein SL et al. The polyadenylation site mutation in the alpha-globin gene cluster. Blood. 1988 Feb;71(2):313-9. PMID: 3337900. Yuregir G et al. Hb H disease in a Turkish family resulting from the interaction of a deletional alpha-thalassaemia-1 and a newly discovered poly A mutation. Br J Haematol. 1992; 80(4):527-32. PMID: 1581238. -
alpha Thalassemia Pathogenic:1
Pathogenic, no assertion criteria providedclinical testingNatera, Inc.Jan 19, 2021- -
beta Thalassemia Pathogenic:1
Pathogenic, criteria provided, single submitterclinical testingLaboratory for Molecular Medicine, Mass General Brigham Personalized MedicineNov 03, 2022The c.*92A>G variant in HBA2, has been reported in multiple families with Hb H disease (both in the homozygous and in the compound heterozygous state (in trans with a double gene deletion) (selected references: Ma 2001 PMID: 11410420, Thein 1988 PMID: 3337900, Yuregir 1992 PMID: 1581238, HbVar database http://globin.bx.psu.edu/cgi-bin/hbvar/query_vars3?mode=output&display_format=page&i=1071). This variant has also been reported in ClinVar (Variation ID: 15647). This variant has been identified in 2/68002 European and in 2/4630 South Asian chromosomes by gnomAD. The variant is located in the polyadenylation signal of HBA2, and is predicted to reduce the efficiency of polyadenylation of the globin transcript. Other variants (e.g., c*94A>G) affecting the polyadenylation signal of HBA2 have been reported in individuals with Hb H disease and have been classified as Pathogenic by this laboratory. In summary, this variant meets criteria to be classified as pathogenic for autosomal recessive Hb H disease. ACMG/AMP Criteria applied: PM3 Very strong, PM2_supporting, PP3). -
Hemoglobin H disease, nondeletional Pathogenic:1
Pathogenic, no assertion criteria providedliterature onlyOMIMApr 01, 1992- -
alpha Thalassemia;C0700299:Heinz body anemia;C3161174:Hemoglobin H disease;C4693823:Erythrocytosis, familial, 7 Pathogenic:1
Pathogenic, criteria provided, single submitterclinical testingFulgent Genetics, Fulgent GeneticsApr 15, 2022- -
Alpha-thalassemia-2, nondeletional Pathogenic:1
Pathogenic, no assertion criteria providedliterature onlyOMIMApr 01, 1992- -
Hemoglobin H disease Pathogenic:1
Likely pathogenic, criteria provided, single submitterclinical testingCenter for Genomic Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research CenterMar 25, 2024- -

Computational scores

Source: dbNSFP v4.3

Name
Calibrated prediction
Score
Prediction
BayesDel_noAF
Benign
-0.55
CADD
Benign
13
DANN
Benign
0.67

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

LitVar

Below is the list of publications found by LitVar. It may be empty.

Other links and lift over

dbSNP: rs63750067; hg19: chr16-223691; API