rs778043831

Variant names:

Variant summary

Our verdict is Pathogenic. Variant got 18 ACMG points: 18P and 0B. PVS1PM2PP5_Very_Strong

The NM_000092.5(COL4A4):c.2638delG(p.Ala880HisfsTer70) variant causes a frameshift change involving the alteration of a non-conserved nucleotide. The variant allele was found at a frequency of 0.0000192 in 1,612,618 control chromosomes in the GnomAD database, with no homozygous occurrence. Variant has been reported in ClinVar as Pathogenic (★★). Variant results in nonsense mediated mRNA decay.

Frequency

Genomes: 𝑓 0.0000066 ( 0 hom., cov: 32)

Exomes 𝑓: 0.000021 ( 0 hom. )

Consequence

COL4A4
NM_000092.5 frameshift

Scores

Not classified

Clinical Significance

Pathogenic criteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts P:9

Conservation

PhyloP100: -0.262

Variant links:

Genes affected

COL4A4 (HGNC:2206): (collagen type IV alpha 4 chain) This gene encodes one of the six subunits of type IV collagen, the major structural component of basement membranes. This particular collagen IV subunit, however, is only found in a subset of basement membranes. Like the other members of the type IV collagen gene family, this gene is organized in a head-to-head conformation with another type IV collagen gene so that each gene pair shares a common promoter. Mutations in this gene are associated with type II autosomal recessive Alport syndrome (hereditary glomerulonephropathy) and with familial benign hematuria (thin basement membrane disease). Two transcripts, differing only in their transcription start sites, have been identified for this gene and, as is common for collagen genes, multiple polyadenylation sites are found in the 3' UTR. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

COL4A4 links:

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ACMG classification

Classification made for transcript

Verdict is Pathogenic. Variant got 18 ACMG points.

PVS1

Loss of function variant, product undergoes nonsense mediated mRNA decay. LoF is a known mechanism of disease.

PM2

Very rare variant in population databases, with high coverage;

PP5

Variant 2-227056022-GC-G is Pathogenic according to our data. Variant chr2-227056022-GC-G is described in ClinVar as [Pathogenic]. Clinvar id is 550471.Status of the report is criteria_provided_multiple_submitters_no_conflicts, 2 stars. Variant chr2-227056022-GC-G is described in Lovd as [Pathogenic].

Transcripts

RefSeq

Gene	Transcript	HGVSc	HGVSp	Effect	Exon rank	MANE	Protein	UniProt
COL4A4	NM_000092.5 link	c.2638delG	p.Ala880HisfsTer70	frameshift_variant	Exon 30 of 48	ENST00000396625.5	NP_000083.3	P53420

Ensembl

Gene	Transcript	HGVSc	HGVSp	Effect	Exon rank	TSL	MANE	Protein	Appris	UniProt
COL4A4	ENST00000396625.5 link	c.2638delG	p.Ala880HisfsTer70	frameshift_variant	Exon 30 of 48	5	NM_000092.5	ENSP00000379866.3		P53420

Frequencies

GnomAD3 genomes

AF:

0.00000658

AC:

AN:

152006

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Cov.:

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Gnomad AFR

AF:

0.0000242

Gnomad AMI

AF:

0.00

Gnomad AMR

AF:

0.00

Gnomad ASJ

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0.00

Gnomad EAS

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0.00

Gnomad SAS

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0.00

Gnomad FIN

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0.00

Gnomad MID

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0.00

Gnomad NFE

AF:

0.00

Gnomad OTH

AF:

0.00

GnomAD3 exomes

AF:

0.0000120

AC:

AN:

249178

Hom.:

AF XY:

0.0000222

AC XY:

AN XY:

135292

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Gnomad AFR exome

AF:

0.000130

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:

0.00000885

Gnomad OTH exome

AF:

0.00

GnomAD4 exome

AF:

0.0000205

AC:

AN:

1460612

Hom.:

Cov.:

AF XY:

0.0000275

AC XY:

AN XY:

726724

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Gnomad4 AFR exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 AMR exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 ASJ exome

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0.00

Gnomad4 EAS exome

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0.00

Gnomad4 SAS exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 FIN exome

AF:

0.00

Gnomad4 NFE exome

AF:

0.0000243

Gnomad4 OTH exome

AF:

0.0000497

GnomAD4 genome

AF:

0.00000658

AC:

AN:

152006

Hom.:

Cov.:

AF XY:

0.0000135

AC XY:

AN XY:

74268

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Gnomad4 AFR

AF:

0.0000242

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:

0.00

Gnomad4 OTH

AF:

0.00

Bravo

AF:

0.0000189

ClinVar

Significance: Pathogenic

Submissions summary: Pathogenic:9

Revision: criteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts

LINK: link

Submissions by phenotype

Alport syndrome

Pathogenic:2

Apr 11, 2023

Molecular Genetics, Royal Melbourne Hospital

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

This sequence change in COL4A4 is a frameshift variant predicted to cause a premature stop codon, p.(Ala880Hisfs*70), in biologically relevant exon 31/48 leading to nonsense-mediated decay in a gene in which loss of function is an established disease mechanism (PMID: 20301386). The highest population minor allele frequency in the population database gnomAD v2.1 is 0.01% (2/15,438 alleles) in the African/African American population. This variant has been detected in at least two unrelated individuals with Alport syndrome. Of those individuals, one individual was homozygous and one compound heterozygous for the variant and a pathogenic variant was confirmed in trans by family testing (PMID: 24052634). The variant has been reported to segregate with haematuria in heterozygous individuals from at least two families (PMID: 12325029, 30506145). Based on the classification scheme RMH Modified ACMG/AMP Guidelines v1.6.1, this variant is classified as PATHOGENIC. Following criteria are met: PVS1, PM3, PP1. -

Aug 31, 2020

Natera, Inc.

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: no assertion criteria provided

Collection Method: clinical testing

- -

not provided

Pathogenic:2

Feb 15, 2024

Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Mayo Clinic

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

PM3_strong, PS4_moderate, PVS1 -

Jun 03, 2024

Labcorp Genetics (formerly Invitae), Labcorp

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

This sequence change creates a premature translational stop signal (p.Ala880Hisfs*70) in the COL4A4 gene. It is expected to result in an absent or disrupted protein product. Loss-of-function variants in COL4A4 are known to be pathogenic (PMID: 21196518, 24854265, 25307543). This variant is present in population databases (rs778043831, gnomAD 0.01%). This premature translational stop signal has been observed in individuals with Alport syndrome (PMID: 12325029, 17216251, 24052634). This variant is also known as 2864delG. ClinVar contains an entry for this variant (Variation ID: 550471). For these reasons, this variant has been classified as Pathogenic. -

Glomerulonephritis

Pathogenic:1

Jan 08, 2021

UNC Molecular Genetics Laboratory, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

- -

Autosomal recessive Alport syndrome;CN376803:Hematuria, benign familial, 1

Pathogenic:1

May 30, 2024

Fulgent Genetics, Fulgent Genetics

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

- -

Autosomal recessive Alport syndrome

Pathogenic:1

Jan 27, 2017

Counsyl

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

- -

Hematuria, benign familial, 1

Pathogenic:1

Jul 17, 2023

Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: criteria provided, single submitter

Collection Method: clinical testing

Based on the classification scheme VCGS_Germline_v1.3.4, this variant is classified as Pathogenic. Following criteria are met: 0103 - Loss of function is a known mechanism of disease for this gene and is associated with Alport syndrome 2 (MIM#203780 and thin basement membrane nephropathy (MIM#141200). Dominant negative is a suspected mechanism of disease for this gene as it is a structural protein (PMIDs: 12028435, 24046192). (I) 0108 - This gene is associated with both recessive and dominant disease. Alport syndrome typically has biallelic inheritance, although rare cases of monoallelic inheritance have been reported (PMID: 28704582). Thin basement membrane nephropathy (TBMN) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) are associated with autosomal dominant inheritance (OMIM, PMIDs: 16467446, 17942953). (I) 0201 - Variant is predicted to cause nonsense-mediated decay (NMD) and loss of protein (premature termination codon is located at least 54 nucleotides upstream of the final exon-exon junction). (SP) 0251 - This variant is heterozygous. (I) 0304 - Variant is present in gnomAD (v3) <0.01 (3 heterozygotes, 0 homozygotes). (SP) 0701 - Other NMD-predicted variants comparable to the one identified in this case have very strong previous evidence for pathogenicity (DECIPHER). (SP) 0801 - This variant has strong previous evidence of pathogenicity in unrelated individuals. This variant has been classified as pathogenic by multiple clinical laboratories in ClinVar, and has been observed in individuals with recessive and dominant Alport syndrome (PMIDs: 24052634, 36239278, 17216251). (SP) 1208 - Inheritance information for this variant is not currently available in this individual. (I) Legend: (SP) - Supporting pathogenic, (I) - Information, (SB) - Supporting benign -

COL4A4-related disorder

Pathogenic:1

Dec 28, 2023

PreventionGenetics, part of Exact Sciences

Significance: Pathogenic

Review Status: no assertion criteria provided

Collection Method: clinical testing

The COL4A4 c.2638delG variant is predicted to result in a frameshift and premature protein termination (p.Ala880Hisfs*70). This variant has been reported to be pathogenic for autosomal recessive Alport syndrome and autosomal dominant thin glomerular basement membrane disease (TBMD) (see for example, Dagher et al. 2002. PubMed ID: 12325029; Jayasinghe et al. 2020. PubMed ID: 32939031, Suppl. Table S2). This variant is reported in 0.013% of alleles in individuals of African descent in gnomAD. Frameshift variants in COL4A4 are expected to be pathogenic. This variant is interpreted as pathogenic. -

Computational scores

Source: dbNSFP v4.3

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SpliceAI score (max)

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

Publications

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Variant summary

Frequency

Consequence

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Clinical Significance

Conservation

ACMG classification

Transcripts

RefSeq

Ensembl

Frequencies

ClinVar

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Splicing

Publications

LitVar

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