Autism

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Also known as autism (disease)autism spectrum disorderautism, susceptiblity toinfantile autismKanner's syndrome

Summary

Autism (MONDO:0005260) is a disease caused by variants in TBR1, CHD8, DSCAM, and 2 other genes, with 74 cohort genes (45 GWAS associations across 21 studies) and 1,835 clinical trials. The dominant Reactome pathway is Interaction between L1 and Ankyrins (7 cohort genes). Top therapeutic interventions include valproic acid, atomoxetine, and buspirone.

At a glance

  • Causal genes: TBR1 (GenCC Definitive), CHD8 (GenCC Strong), DSCAM (GenCC Strong), RIMS1 (GenCC Strong) (+1 more)
  • Cohort genes: 74
  • GWAS associations: 45
  • ClinVar variants: 346
  • Clinical trials: 1,835

Clinical features

No curated clinical features (Orphanet) for this disease.

Identifiers

Disease identifiers

FieldValue
Canonical nameautism
Mondo IDMONDO:0005260
EFOEFO:0003758
MeSHD001321
OMIM209850
DOIDDOID:12849
ICD-10-CMF84.0
NCITC97161
UMLSC0004352
MedGen13966
Is cancer (heuristic)no

Also known as: autism · autism (disease) · autism spectrum disorder · autism, susceptiblity to · infantile autism · Kanner’s syndrome

Data availability: 346 ClinVar variants · 45 GWAS associations (21 studies) · 13 GenCC gene-disease records · 1 HPO phenotype · 302 cell lines.

Disease family

Classification path: disease › human disease › disease by developmental or physiological process › psychiatric disordermental disorderdevelopmental disorder of mental healthpervasive developmental disorderautism spectrum disorderautism

Related subtypes (4): PAX5-related B lymphopenia and autism spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder 1, autism spectrum disorder 2, autism spectrum disorder 3

Genetics & variants

GWAS landscape

45 GWAS associations across 21 studies. Top hits map to 21 distinct genes (as reported by GWAS).

Top associations by p-value

rsIDp-valueGeneRisk alleleOdds ratio
rs43070592e-10MSNP1 - RNU4-43PT1.19
rs20326583e-09UTYA46.36
rs97861533e-09EIF1AYT1.8
rs18656802e-08TBL1YG24.62
rs20326242e-08DDX3YA20.89
rs20326312e-08KDM5DG24.23
rs84533e-08CSDE1; AMPD1 - RN7SL432PA
rs65378253e-08TRIM33A1.4
rs41414634e-08MACROD2?1.37
rs9269384e-08AMPD1 - RN7SL432PA1.27
rs115859264e-08TRIM33; TRIM33 - PKMP1; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33C
rs1173705014e-08LINC02613?
rs115874007e-08PKMP1; PKMP1 - BCAS2T
rs47730547e-08LINC00399 - LINC00676?2.9
rs97859717e-08AMELYG22.42
rs105130252e-07SNHG18 - TAS2R1?1.81
rs41501673e-07TAF1C?1.96
rs46755024e-07PARD3B?1.28
rs77113378e-07RNU6-164P - ARL2BPP5?1.22
rs78340188e-07EYA1 - U8?1.56
rs65387612e-06Y_RNA - LINC02409A1.24
rs100381133e-06RNU6-374P - MSNP1T1.33
rs71420023e-06PPP2R5C?1.56
chr17:315595973e-06C
chr16:125945684e-06A
rs120586964e-06ESRRGG
rs65899644e-06BSX - SAE1P1A
rs15510644e-06PAFAH1B2P2 - MIR4495C
rs125579374e-06NAB1P1 - Metazoa_SRPA
rs64532785e-06ZBED3-AS1, PDE8B?1.25

Top studies (by case count)

StudyLead authorYearCasesControlsTitle
GCST90275150Pedersen EM202318,23536,741ADuLT: An efficient and robust time-to-event GWAS.
GCST90275151Pedersen EM202318,23536,741ADuLT: An efficient and robust time-to-event GWAS.
GCST90275152Pedersen EM202318,23536,741ADuLT: An efficient and robust time-to-event GWAS.
GCST90275161Pedersen EM202318,23536,741ADuLT: An efficient and robust time-to-event GWAS.
GCST90275162Pedersen EM202318,23536,741ADuLT: An efficient and robust time-to-event GWAS.
GCST000496Weiss LA20091,5530A genome-wide linkage and association scan reveals novel loci for autism.
GCST001619Anney R20121,4190Individual common variants exert weak effects on the risk for autism spectrum disorders.
GCST000740Anney R20101,2301,880A genome-wide scan for common alleles affecting risk for autism.
GCST000382Wang K20091,2046,491Common genetic variants on 5p14.1 associate with autism spectrum disorders.
GCST90481839Verma A2024365450,912Diversity and scale: Genetic architecture of 2068 traits in the VA Million Veteran Program.

Variant details and genetic-evidence tiers

Tier distribution (top 50 variants)

TierVariants
Tier 1: coding2
Tier 2: splice/UTR1
Tier 3: regulatory0
Tier 4: intronic/intergenic37

MAF distribution

BucketVariants
common (>=0.05)35
low_freq (0.01-0.05)0
rare (<0.01)0
unknown5

Functional consequences

ConsequenceCount
intron_variant22
intergenic_variant5
unknown4
missense_variant2
3_prime_UTR_variant1
3_prime_UTR_variant; intergenic_variant1
intron_variant; intergenic_variant; intron_variant; intron_variant; intron_variant; intron_variant; missense_variant; intron_variant; intron_variant1
non_coding_transcript_exon_variant; intergenic_variant1
non_coding_transcript_exon_variant1
intron_variant; missense_variant1
missense_variant; missense_variant1

Top variants

rsIDChrPosAllelesMAFConsequenceGenep-valueTier
rs4307059525967594T>A,C0.39intron_variantMSNP1 - RNU4-43P2e-10Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs2032658Y13470103G>A0.155intron_variantUTY3e-09Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs9786153Y20577481C>G,T0.151intron_variantEIF1AY3e-09Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs1865680Y7000077A>G0.174intron_variantTBL1Y2e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs2032624Y12914512C>A0.165intron_variantDDX3Y2e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs2032631Y19705901A>G,T0.1743_prime_UTR_variantKDM5D2e-08Tier 2: splice/UTR
rs84531;1114716978G>A,C,T0.4813_prime_UTR_variant; intergenic_variantCSDE1; AMPD1 - RN7SL432P3e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs65378251114405659A>G,T0.05missense_variantTRIM333e-08Tier 1: coding
rs41414632014766825T>C0.43intron_variantMACROD24e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs9269381114697195A>C,G,T0.5intergenic_variantAMPD1 - RN7SL432P4e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs115859261;1;1;1;1;1;1;1;1114431068T>A,C0.382intron_variant; intergenic_variant; intron_variant; intron_variant; intron_variant; intron_variant; missense_variant; intron_variant; intron_variantTRIM33; TRIM33 - PKMP1; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM33; TRIM334e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs117370501238528650T>Cintron_variantLINC026134e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs115874001;1114537037C>A,G,T0.449non_coding_transcript_exon_variant; intergenic_variantPKMP1; PKMP1 - BCAS27e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs477305413109501681T>C0.05intron_variantLINC00399 - LINC006767e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs9785971Y6885470A>G0.167intron_variantAMELY7e-08Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs1051302559623510T>C0.05non_coding_transcript_exon_variantSNHG18 - TAS2R12e-07Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs41501671684180078C>G,T0.05missense_variantTAF1C3e-07Tier 1: coding
rs46755022205221447G>A,C0.05intron_variantPARD3B4e-07Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs77113375162656512G>A,C0.05intron_variantRNU6-164P - ARL2BPP58e-07Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs7834018871649507C>T0.05intron_variantEYA1 - U88e-07Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs65387611297040442A>C0.05intron_variantY_RNA - LINC024092e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs10038113525902233T>C,G0.41intergenic_variantRNU6-374P - MSNP13e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs714200214101894408T>C0.06intron_variantPPP2R5C3e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
chr17:315595973e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
chr16:125945684e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs120586961216527482A>G0.05intron_variantESRRG4e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs658996411122999975A>C,T0.05intergenic_variantBSX - SAE1P14e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs15510641297901591T>C0.05intergenic_variantPAFAH1B2P2 - MIR44954e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs12557937X151247507G>A0.05intergenic_variantNAB1P1 - Metazoa_SRP4e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic
rs6453278577121217G>A,C,T0.05intron_variantZBED3-AS1, PDE8B5e-06Tier 4: intronic/intergenic

ClinVar germline variants

346 retrieved; paginated sample, class counts are floors:

149 uncertain significance, 86 likely pathogenic, 66 pathogenic, 16 conflicting classifications of pathogenicity, 12 pathogenic/likely pathogenic, 8 likely benign, 7 benign, 2 benign/likely benign

ClinVarVariant (HGVS)GeneClassificationReview
545219NC_000017.11:g.(?36143765)(37995300_?)delAATFPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545222NC_000017.11:g.(?36446252)(37887875_?)delAATFPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545193Single alleleABCC1Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
1047893GRCh37/hg19 22q13.33(chr22:51123491-51219009)ACRPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
430804NM_016188.5(ACTL6B):c.1027G>A (p.Gly343Arg)ACTL6BPathogenic/Likely pathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
223NM_000027.4(AGA):c.302C>T (p.Ala101Val)AGAPathogenic/Likely pathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
523290GRCh37/hg19 8p23.3-23.1(chr8:194617-6816918)AGPAT5Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545265Single alleleAIFM3Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545266Single alleleAIFM3Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545199NC_000016.10:g.(?29480853)(30254620_?)delALDOAPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545201Single alleleALDOAPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545205Single alleleALDOAPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545163Single alleleAPBA2Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
488014Single alleleARAFPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
1697212NM_001659.3(ARF3):c.277G>A (p.Asp93Asn)ARF3Pathogenic/Likely pathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
545181NC_000015.10:g.(?30568981)(32318632_?)delARHGAP11BPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545264Single alleleARVCFPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
551174NM_000049.4(ASPA):c.634+1G>TASPAPathogenic/Likely pathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
1047902GRCh37/hg19 4p16.3(chr4:374557-745174)ATP5MEPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
1710926GRCh37/hg19 6q13(chr6:71105038-75200617)x1B3GAT2Pathogenicno assertion criteria provided
1047881GRCh37/hg19 6q21(chr6:107331934-108121759)BEND3Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
39975NM_001367534.1(CAMK2G):c.875G>C (p.Arg292Pro)CAMK2GPathogenic/Likely pathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
228325NM_017721.5(CC2D1A):c.748+1G>TCC2D1APathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
143785NM_001323289.2(CDKL5):c.183del (p.Met63fs)CDKL5Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
975208NM_001170629.2(CHD8):c.727C>T (p.Arg243Ter)CHD8Pathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
449923NM_000079.4(CHRNA1):c.1321G>A (p.Gly441Arg)CHRNA1Pathogenic/Likely pathogeniccriteria provided, multiple submitters, no conflicts
1047867GRCh37/hg19 16p13.3(chr16:3784414-3821324)CREBBPPathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
545169NC_000015.10:g.(?22751662)(23126124_?)delCYFIP1Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
997051GRCh37/hg19 15q11.2(chr15:22765628-23085096)CYFIP1Pathogeniccriteria provided, single submitter
3338204NM_021008.4(DEAF1):c.1112dup (p.Ala372fs)DEAF1Pathogenicno assertion criteria provided

Genes & proteins

Mendelian disease overlap and somatic drivers

GenCC: 34 · Orphanet: 92 · OMIM-shared: 0 · Dual-evidence (GWAS+Mendelian): 2

Dual-evidence genes (GWAS + Mendelian — highest-confidence targets)

GeneHGNCEvidence routes
MACROD2MACROD2GWAS
AMPD1AMPD1GWAS, Orphanet

GenCC gene–disease validity (cohort genes)

the Disease column is the GenCC-asserted condition — a cohort gene’s strongest validity may be for a related predisposition syndrome.

GeneClassificationInheritanceDiseaseRecords
TBR1DefinitiveAutosomal dominantautism3
CHD8StrongAutosomal dominantintellectual developmental disorder with autism and macrocephaly4
DSCAMStrongAutosomal dominantautism2
RIMS1StrongAutosomal dominantautism7
SHANK1StrongAutosomal dominantautism2
NRXN1ModerateAutosomal dominantautism7
IMMP2LLimitedAutosomal dominantautism
NRXN3LimitedAutosomal dominantautism
PCDH10LimitedAutosomal dominantautism
SIK3LimitedAutosomal dominantautism5
ZNF713LimitedAutosomal dominantautism

Orphanet rare-disease linkage (cohort genes)

GeneOrphanet IDRare disease
CHD8Orphanet:26122914q11.2 microduplication syndrome
CHD8Orphanet:642675CHD8 overgrowth syndrome
AMPD1Orphanet:45Adenosine monophosphate deaminase deficiency
NRXN1Orphanet:600663NRXN1-related severe neurodevelopmental disorder-motor stereotypies-chronic constipation-sleep-wake cycle disturbance
TBR1Orphanet:1617Developmental delay-language impairment-dopa responsive dystonia-parkinsonism syndrome due to 2q24 microdeletion
TBR1Orphanet:528084Non-specific syndromic intellectual disability
RIMS1Orphanet:1872Cone rod dystrophy
RPE65Orphanet:364055Severe early-childhood-onset retinal dystrophy
RPE65Orphanet:65Leber congenital amaurosis
RPE65Orphanet:791Retinitis pigmentosa
SCN10AOrphanet:101016Romano-Ward syndrome
SCN10AOrphanet:130Brugada syndrome
SCN10AOrphanet:306577Hereditary sodium channelopathy-related small fibers neuropathy
SCN10AOrphanet:46348Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder
SCN10AOrphanet:88642Congenital insensitivity to pain-anosmia-neuropathic arthropathy
SCN10AOrphanet:90026Primary erythromelalgia
SCN1AOrphanet:1942Epilepsy with myoclonic-atonic seizures
SCN1AOrphanet:2382Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
SCN1AOrphanet:293181Epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures
SCN1AOrphanet:33069Dravet syndrome
SCN1AOrphanet:36387Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizure plus
SCN1AOrphanet:442835Non-specific early-onset epileptic encephalopathy
SCN1AOrphanet:569Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
SCN2AOrphanet:140927Self-limited neonatal-infantile epilepsy
SCN2AOrphanet:1934Early infantile developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
SCN2AOrphanet:2131Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
SCN2AOrphanet:293181Epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures
SCN2AOrphanet:306Self-limited infantile epilepsy
SCN2AOrphanet:33069Dravet syndrome
SCN2AOrphanet:36387Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizure plus
SCN2AOrphanet:697160Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome
SCN5AOrphanet:101016Romano-Ward syndrome
SCN5AOrphanet:130Brugada syndrome
SCN5AOrphanet:1344Isolated atrial standstill
SCN5AOrphanet:154Familial isolated dilated cardiomyopathy
SCN5AOrphanet:166282Hereditary sick sinus syndrome
SCN5AOrphanet:228140Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation
SCN5AOrphanet:334Hereditary atrial fibrillation
SCN5AOrphanet:871Hereditary progressive cardiac conduction defect
SCN8AOrphanet:178469Autosomal dominant non-syndromic intellectual disability
SCN8AOrphanet:306Self-limited infantile epilepsy
SCN8AOrphanet:352582Familial infantile myoclonic epilepsy
SCN8AOrphanet:442835Non-specific early-onset epileptic encephalopathy
SEMA5AOrphanet:281Monosomy 5p syndrome
SHHOrphanet:220386Semilobar holoprosencephaly
SHHOrphanet:280195Septopreoptic holoprosencephaly
SHHOrphanet:280200Microform holoprosencephaly
SHHOrphanet:476119Autosomal dominant preaxial polydactyly-upperback hypertrichosis syndrome
SHHOrphanet:485275Acquired schizencephaly
SHHOrphanet:93321Isolated radial hemimelia

Cohort genes → proteins

74 cohort genes, 74 distinct canonical proteins.

Evidence partition

SubsetGenes
gwas_only6
gwas_and_clinvar2
multi_evidence66

Cohort genes (full)

SymbolHGNCEnsemblUniProtNameEvidence
MACROD2HGNC:16126ENSG00000172264A1Z1Q3ADP-ribose glycohydrolase MACROD2gwas,clinvar
CHD8HGNC:20153ENSG00000100888Q9HCK8ATP-dependent chromatin remodeler CHD8gencc,clinvar
DSCAMHGNC:3039ENSG00000171587O60469Cell adhesion molecule DSCAMgencc,clinvar
AMPD1HGNC:468ENSG00000116748P23109AMP deaminase 1gwas,clinvar
NRXN1HGNC:8008ENSG00000179915P58400Neurexin-1-betagencc,clinvar
NRXN3HGNC:8010ENSG00000021645Q9HDB5Neurexin-3-betagencc,clinvar
TBR1HGNC:11590ENSG00000136535Q16650T-box brain protein 1gencc
PCDH10HGNC:13404ENSG00000138650Q9P2E7Protocadherin-10gencc
IMMP2LHGNC:14598ENSG00000184903Q96T52Mitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit 2gencc
SHANK1HGNC:15474ENSG00000161681Q9Y566SH3 and multiple ankyrin repeat domains protein 1gencc
RIMS1HGNC:17282ENSG00000079841Q86UR5Regulating synaptic membrane exocytosis protein 1gencc
ZNF713HGNC:22043ENSG00000178665Q8N859Zinc finger protein 713gencc
SIK3HGNC:29165ENSG00000160584Q9Y2K2Serine/threonine-protein kinase SIK3gencc
TRIM3HGNC:10064ENSG00000110171O75382Tripartite motif-containing protein 3clinvar
BDH1HGNC:1027ENSG00000161267Q02338D-beta-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase, mitochondrialclinvar
RPE65HGNC:10294ENSG00000116745Q16518Retinoid isomerohydrolaseclinvar
RPL17HGNC:10307ENSG00000265681P18621Large ribosomal subunit protein uL22clinvar
RPL23HGNC:10316ENSG00000125691P62829Large ribosomal subunit protein uL14clinvar
SCN10AHGNC:10582ENSG00000185313Q9Y5Y9Sodium channel protein type 10 subunit alphaclinvar
SCN1AHGNC:10585ENSG00000144285P35498Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alphaclinvar
SCN2AHGNC:10588ENSG00000136531Q99250Sodium channel protein type 2 subunit alphaclinvar
SCN5AHGNC:10593ENSG00000183873Q14524Sodium channel protein type 5 subunit alphaclinvar
SCN8AHGNC:10596ENSG00000196876Q9UQD0Sodium channel protein type 8 subunit alphaclinvar
SEMA5AHGNC:10736ENSG00000112902Q13591Semaphorin-5Agwas
SEZ6LHGNC:10763ENSG00000100095Q9BYH1Seizure 6-like proteinclinvar
SHHHGNC:10848ENSG00000164690Q15465Sonic hedgehog proteinclinvar
SLC35A2HGNC:11022ENSG00000102100P78381UDP-galactose translocatorclinvar
KDM5DHGNC:11115ENSG00000012817Q9BY66Lysine-specific demethylase 5Dgwas
CDKL5HGNC:11411ENSG00000008086O76039Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5clinvar
STX1AHGNC:11433ENSG00000106089Q16623Syntaxin-1Aclinvar
STXBP1HGNC:11444ENSG00000136854P61764Syntaxin-binding protein 1clinvar
TAF1CHGNC:11534ENSG00000103168Q15572TATA box-binding protein-associated factor RNA polymerase I subunit Cgwas
TCF20HGNC:11631ENSG00000100207Q9UGU0Transcription factor 20clinvar
TCF7L2HGNC:11641ENSG00000148737Q9NQB0Transcription factor 7-like 2clinvar
DAGLAHGNC:1165ENSG00000134780Q9Y4D2Diacylglycerol lipase-alphaclinvar
FAM3BHGNC:1253ENSG00000183844P58499Protein FAM3Bclinvar
ACRHGNC:126ENSG00000100312P10323Acrosinclinvar
UTYHGNC:12638ENSG00000183878O14607Histone demethylase UTYgwas
VAV1HGNC:12657ENSG00000141968P15498Proto-oncogene vavclinvar
BRWD1HGNC:12760ENSG00000185658Q9NSI6Bromodomain and WD repeat-containing protein 1clinvar
FOXN1HGNC:12765ENSG00000109101O15353Forkhead box protein N1clinvar
ZNF185HGNC:12976ENSG00000147394O15231Zinc finger protein 185clinvar
FAXDC2HGNC:1334ENSG00000170271Q96IV6Fatty acid hydroxylase domain-containing protein 2clinvar
FAM53CHGNC:1336ENSG00000120709Q9NYF3Protein FAM53Cclinvar
ATP10DHGNC:13549ENSG00000145246Q9P241Phospholipid-transporting ATPase VDclinvar
RANBP9HGNC:13727ENSG00000010017Q96S59Ran-binding protein 9clinvar
CYFIP1HGNC:13759ENSG00000273749Q7L576Cytoplasmic FMR1-interacting protein 1clinvar
CYFIP2HGNC:13760ENSG00000055163Q96F07Cytoplasmic FMR1-interacting protein 2clinvar
CNTNAP2HGNC:13830ENSG00000174469Q9UHC6Contactin-associated protein-like 2clinvar
CABP2HGNC:1385ENSG00000167791Q9NPB3Calcium-binding protein 2clinvar

Cohort function summary

Lead sentence per gene, UniProt-curated.

SymbolProtein nameFunction (lead sentence)
MACROD2ADP-ribose glycohydrolase MACROD2Removes ADP-ribose from aspartate and glutamate residues in proteins bearing a single ADP-ribose moiety.
CHD8ATP-dependent chromatin remodeler CHD8ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling factor, it slides nucleosomes along DNA; nucleosome sliding requires ATP.
DSCAMCell adhesion molecule DSCAMCell adhesion molecule that plays a role in neuronal self-avoidance.
AMPD1AMP deaminase 1AMP deaminase plays a critical role in energy metabolism.
NRXN1Neurexin-1-betaNeuronal cell surface protein involved in cell recognition and cell adhesion by forming intracellular junctions through binding to neuroligins.
NRXN3Neurexin-3-betaNeuronal cell surface protein that may be involved in cell recognition and cell adhesion.
TBR1T-box brain protein 1Transcriptional repressor involved in multiple aspects of cortical development, including neuronal migration, laminar and areal identity, and axonal projection.
PCDH10Protocadherin-10Potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein.
IMMP2LMitochondrial inner membrane protease subunit 2Catalyzes the removal of transit peptides required for the targeting of proteins from the mitochondrial matrix, across the inner membrane, into the inter-membrane space.
SHANK1SH3 and multiple ankyrin repeat domains protein 1Seems to be an adapter protein in the postsynaptic density (PSD) of excitatory synapses that interconnects receptors of the postsynaptic membrane including NMDA-type and metabotropic glutamate receptors via complexes with GKAP/PSD-95 and H…
RIMS1Regulating synaptic membrane exocytosis protein 1Rab effector involved in exocytosis.
ZNF713Zinc finger protein 713May be involved in transcriptional regulation.
SIK3Serine/threonine-protein kinase SIK3Positive regulator of mTOR signaling that functions by triggering the degradation of DEPTOR, an mTOR inhibitor.
TRIM3Tripartite motif-containing protein 3E3 ubiquitin ligase that plays essential roles in neuronal functions such as regulation of neuronal plasticity, learning, and memory.
RPE65Retinoid isomerohydrolaseCritical isomerohydrolase in the retinoid cycle involved in regeneration of 11-cis-retinal, the chromophore of rod and cone opsins.
RPL17Large ribosomal subunit protein uL22Component of the large ribosomal subunit.
RPL23Large ribosomal subunit protein uL14Component of the large ribosomal subunit.
SCN10ASodium channel protein type 10 subunit alphaTetrodotoxin-resistant channel that mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes.
SCN1ASodium channel protein type 1 subunit alphaPore-forming subunit of Nav1.1, a voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channel that directly mediates the depolarizing phase of action potentials in excitable membranes.
SCN2ASodium channel protein type 2 subunit alphaMediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes.
SCN5ASodium channel protein type 5 subunit alphaPore-forming subunit of Nav1.5, a voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channel that directly mediates the depolarizing phase of action potentials in excitable membranes.
SCN8ASodium channel protein type 8 subunit alphaPore-forming subunit of a voltage-gated sodium channel complex assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across membranes and through which sodium ions selectively pass along their electrochemical gradie…
SEMA5ASemaphorin-5ABifunctional axonal guidance cue regulated by sulfated proteoglycans; attractive effects result from interactions with heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs), while the inhibitory effects depend on interactions with chondroitin sulfate prot…
SEZ6LSeizure 6-like proteinMay contribute to specialized endoplasmic reticulum functions in neurons.
SHHSonic hedgehog proteinThe C-terminal part of the sonic hedgehog protein precursor displays an autoproteolysis and a cholesterol transferase activity.
SLC35A2UDP-galactose translocatorTransports uridine diphosphate galactose (UDP-galactose) from the cytosol into the Golgi apparatus, functioning as an antiporter that exchanges UDP-galactose for UMP.
KDM5DLysine-specific demethylase 5DHistone demethylase that specifically demethylates ‘Lys-4’ of histone H3, thereby playing a central role in histone code.
CDKL5Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5Mediates phosphorylation of MECP2.
STX1ASyntaxin-1APlays an essential role in hormone and neurotransmitter calcium-dependent exocytosis and endocytosis.
STXBP1Syntaxin-binding protein 1Participates in the regulation of synaptic vesicle docking and fusion through interaction with GTP-binding proteins.
TAF1CTATA box-binding protein-associated factor RNA polymerase I subunit CComponent of the transcription factor SL1/TIF-IB complex, which is involved in the assembly of the PIC (pre-initiation complex) during RNA polymerase I-dependent transcription.
TCF20Transcription factor 20Transcriptional activator that binds to the regulatory region of MMP3 and thereby controls stromelysin expression.
TCF7L2Transcription factor 7-like 2Participates in the Wnt signaling pathway and modulates MYC expression by binding to its promoter in a sequence-specific manner.
DAGLADiacylglycerol lipase-alphaSerine hydrolase that hydrolyzes arachidonic acid-esterified diacylglycerols (DAGs) to produce the principal endocannabinoid, 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG).
FAM3BProtein FAM3BInduces apoptosis of alpha and beta cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner.
ACRAcrosinAcrosin is the major protease of mammalian spermatozoa.
UTYHistone demethylase UTYMale-specific histone demethylase that catalyzes trimethylated ‘Lys-27’ (H3K27me3) demethylation in histone H3.
VAV1Proto-oncogene vavCouples tyrosine kinase signals with the activation of the Rho/Rac GTPases, thus leading to cell differentiation and/or proliferation.
BRWD1Bromodomain and WD repeat-containing protein 1May be a transcriptional activator.
FOXN1Forkhead box protein N1Transcriptional regulator which regulates the development, differentiation, and function of thymic epithelial cells (TECs) both in the prenatal and postnatal thymus.
ZNF185Zinc finger protein 185May be involved in the regulation of cellular proliferation and/or differentiation.
FAXDC2Fatty acid hydroxylase domain-containing protein 2Promotes megakaryocyte differentiation by enhancing ERK phosphorylation and up-regulating RUNX1 expression.
ATP10DPhospholipid-transporting ATPase VDCatalytic component of a P4-ATPase flippase complex, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled to the transport of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from the outer to the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane.
RANBP9Ran-binding protein 9May act as scaffolding protein, and as adapter protein to couple membrane receptors to intracellular signaling pathways.
CYFIP1Cytoplasmic FMR1-interacting protein 1Component of the CYFIP1-EIF4E-FMR1 complex which binds to the mRNA cap and mediates translational repression.
CYFIP2Cytoplasmic FMR1-interacting protein 2Involved in T-cell adhesion and p53/TP53-dependent induction of apoptosis.
CNTNAP2Contactin-associated protein-like 2Required for gap junction formation.
CABP2Calcium-binding protein 2Required for sound encoding at inner hair cells (IHCs) synapses, likely via inhibition of the inactivation of voltage-gated calcium channel of type 1.3 (Cav1.3) in the IHCs.
CSMD1CUB and sushi domain-containing protein 1Potential suppressor of squamous cell carcinomas.
HDAC6Protein deacetylase HDAC6Deacetylates a wide range of non-histone substrates.

Protein-family classification

Druggable: 20 · Difficult: 25 · Unknown: 29 · Druggable fraction: 0.27

Family distribution

Cohort families vs a genome-wide background (hypergeometric, BH-FDR; fold = observed/expected). Counts kept; sorted by enrichment, so the catch-all Other/Unknown bucket no longer leads.

FamilyGenesFoldFDR
Ion channel57.5×0.005
Scaffold/PPI102.3×0.045
Complement27.2×0.070
Transcription factor151.7×0.070
Kinase41.5×0.494
Protease31.5×0.494
Enzyme (other)50.8×0.964
Other/Unknown290.7×0.999
Antibody/Immunoglobulin10.4×0.999

Per-gene assignment

SymbolFamilyDruggable?ECInterPro (top 3)
MACROD2Enzyme (other)yes3.1.1.106Macro_dom, Macro_dom-like
CHD8Other/UnknownnoSNF2_N, Chromo/chromo_shadow_dom, Helicase_C-like
DSCAMAntibody/ImmunoglobulinyesIg_sub2, Ig_sub, FN3_dom
AMPD1Enzyme (other)yes3.5.4.6AMPD, A/AMP_deam_AS, Metal_Hydrolase
NRXN1Other/UnknownnoLaminin_G, Neurexin-like, ConA-like_dom_sf
NRXN3Other/UnknownnoLaminin_G, Neurexin-like, ConA-like_dom_sf
TBR1Transcription factornoTF_T-box, p53-like_TF_DNA-bd_sf, TF_T-box_CS
PCDH10Other/UnknownnoCadherin-like_dom, Cadherin_N, Cadherin-like_sf
IMMP2LProteaseyesPept_S26A_signal_pept_1, Peptidase_S26, Pept_S26A_signal_pept_1_CS
SHANK1Scaffold/PPInoSH3_domain, PDZ, SAM
RIMS1Transcription factornoC2_dom, PDZ, Rab_BD
ZNF713Transcription factornoKRAB, Znf_C2H2_type, KRAB_dom_sf
SIK3KinaseyesProt_kinase_dom, Ser/Thr_kinase_AS, Kinase-like_dom_sf
TRIM3Transcription factornoZnf_B-box, NHL_repeat, Filamin/ABP280_rpt
BDH1Other/UnknownnoSDR_fam, Sc_DH/Rdtase_CS, NAD(P)-bd_dom_sf
RPE65Enzyme (other)yes3.1.1.64Carotenoid_Oase
RPL17Other/UnknownnoRibosomal_uL22, Ribosomal_uL22_euk_arc, Ribosomal_uL22_CS
RPL23Other/UnknownnoRibosomal_uL14, Ribosomal_uL14_CS, Ribosomal_uL14_sf
SCN10AIon channelyesNa_channel_asu, Ion_trans_dom, Na_trans_assoc_dom
SCN1AIon channelyesNa_channel_asu, Ion_trans_dom, Na_channel_a1su
SCN2AIon channelyesIQ_motif_EF-hand-BS, Na_channel_asu, Ion_trans_dom
SCN5AIon channelyesNa_channel_asu, Ion_trans_dom, Na_channel_a5su
SCN8AIon channelyesIQ_motif_EF-hand-BS, Na_channel_asu, Ion_trans_dom
SEMA5AScaffold/PPInoTSP1_rpt, Semap_dom, Plexin_repeat
SEZ6LComplementyesSushi_SCR_CCP_dom, CUB_dom, Sperma_CUB_dom_sf
SHHOther/UnknownnoHedgehog_signalling_dom, Hedgehog, Hedgehog_Hint
SLC35A2Other/UnknownnoNuc_sug_transpt, EmrE-like
KDM5DTranscription factorno1.14.11.67ARID_dom, Znf_PHD, JmjC_dom
CDKL5Kinaseyes2.7.11.22Prot_kinase_dom, Ser/Thr_kinase_AS, Kinase-like_dom_sf
STX1AOther/UnknownnoT_SNARE_dom, Syntaxin_N, Syntaxin/epimorphin_CS
STXBP1Other/UnknownnoSec1-like, Sec1-like_dom2, Sec1-like_sf
TAF1CScaffold/PPInoWD40/YVTN_repeat-like_dom_sf, WD40_repeat_dom_sf, TAF1C
TCF20Transcription factornoZnf_PHD, Znf_RING/FYVE/PHD, EPHD
TCF7L2Other/UnknownnoHMG_box_dom, CTNNB1-bd_N, TCF/LEF
DAGLAEnzyme (other)yes3.1.1.116Fungal_lipase-type, AB_hydrolase_fold, DAG_Lipase-Related
FAM3BOther/UnknownnoFAM3, ILEI/PANDER_dom
ACRProteaseyes3.4.21.10Trypsin_dom, Peptidase_S1A, Peptidase_S1_PA
UTYOther/UnknownnoJmjC_dom, TPR-like_helical_dom_sf, TPR_rpt
VAV1Scaffold/PPInoDH_dom, SH2, GDS_CDC24_CS
BRWD1Scaffold/PPInoBromodomain, WD40_rpt, WD40/YVTN_repeat-like_dom_sf
FOXN1Transcription factornoFork_head_dom, TF_fork_head_CS_2, WH-like_DNA-bd_sf
ZNF185Transcription factornoZnf_LIM, Cell_Prolif/Cornif_Regul
FAXDC2Other/UnknownnoFatty_acid_hydroxylase, Sterol_desaturase-rel
FAM53COther/UnknownnoFAM53
ATP10DTranscription factorno7.6.2.1P_typ_ATPase, P-type_ATPase_IV, ATPase_P-typ_transduc_dom_A_sf
RANBP9Other/UnknownnoB30.2/SPRY, SPRY_dom, LisH
CYFIP1Other/UnknownnoCytoplasmic_FMR1-int, CYRIA/CYRIB_Rac1-bd
CYFIP2Other/UnknownnoCytoplasmic_FMR1-int, CYRIA/CYRIB_Rac1-bd
CNTNAP2Other/UnknownnoFA58C, EGF, Laminin_G
CABP2Other/UnknownnoEF_hand_dom, EF-hand-dom_pair, EF_Hand_1_Ca_BS

Expression context

Cohort genes with no expression data: 0.

62 cohort genes are a single-cell marker in ≥1 SCXA experiment.

Breadth distribution (Bgee present_calls)

BucketGenes
narrow (1-5 tissues)0
moderate (6-20)1
broad (>20)73
unknown0

Top tissues across cohort

TissueCohort genes
cortical plate11
right hemisphere of cerebellum8
sural nerve7
middle temporal gyrus7
ganglionic eminence7
cerebellar hemisphere7
Brodmann (1909) area 237
lateral nuclear group of thalamus6
prefrontal cortex5
right frontal lobe5
left testis5
right testis5
buccal mucosa cell4
endothelial cell4
ventricular zone4
male germ line stem cell (sensu Vertebrata) in testis4
cerebellar cortex3
corpus callosum3
left ovary3
right ovary3

Per-gene tissue summary (top 30)

SymbolBgee breadthFANTOM5 breadthSCXATop tissues
MACROD2214ubiquitousmarkerendothelial cell, buccal mucosa cell, epithelial cell of pancreas
CHD8283ubiquitousmarkersural nerve, ventricular zone, cortical plate
DSCAM83broadmarkerendometrium epithelium, cortical plate, lateral nuclear group of thalamus
AMPD1175tissue_specificmarkertriceps brachii, vastus lateralis, quadriceps femoris
NRXN1222broadmarkersural nerve, cortical plate, middle temporal gyrus
NRXN3231ubiquitousmarkercerebellar vermis, substantia nigra pars compacta, substantia nigra pars reticulata
TBR158tissue_specificmarkercortical plate, ganglionic eminence, Brodmann (1909) area 10
PCDH10175ubiquitousmarkerendothelial cell, prefrontal cortex, medial globus pallidus
IMMP2L223ubiquitousmarkertibialis anterior, deltoid, calcaneal tendon
SHANK1183broadmarkeranterior cingulate cortex, cingulate cortex, right frontal lobe
RIMS1175broadmarkercerebellar cortex, cerebellar hemisphere, cerebellum
ZNF713188ubiquitousyescortical plate, ganglionic eminence, ventricular zone
SIK3290ubiquitousmarkerlateral globus pallidus, corpus callosum, lateral nuclear group of thalamus
TRIM3238ubiquitousyescerebellar hemisphere, right hemisphere of cerebellum, cerebellar cortex
BDH1134ubiquitousmarkerright lobe of liver, liver, mucosa of transverse colon
RPE6592tissue_specificmarkerpigmented layer of retina, retina, male germ line stem cell (sensu Vertebrata) in testis
RPL17134ubiquitousmarkerleft ovary, ovary, right ovary
RPL23210ubiquitousmarkerganglionic eminence, left ovary, right ovary
SCN10A21markertype B pancreatic cell, olfactory bulb, diaphragm
SCN1A154tissue_specificmarkerBrodmann (1909) area 23, lateral nuclear group of thalamus, primary visual cortex
SCN2A187broadmarkermiddle temporal gyrus, Brodmann (1909) area 23, cerebellar vermis
SCN5A161broadyesapex of heart, heart left ventricle, cardiac ventricle
SCN8A194ubiquitousmarkerBrodmann (1909) area 23, middle temporal gyrus, postcentral gyrus
SEMA5A262ubiquitousmarkermetanephric glomerulus, renal glomerulus, stromal cell of endometrium
SEZ6L167broadmarkerganglionic eminence, endothelial cell, lateral nuclear group of thalamus
SHH131broadmarkerbuccal mucosa cell, right lobe of liver, epithelial cell of pancreas
SLC35A2277ubiquitousmarkersecondary oocyte, bronchial epithelial cell, epithelium of bronchus
KDM5D259broadmarkerapex of heart, rectum, right lung
CDKL5257ubiquitousmarkerfrontal pole, Brodmann (1909) area 23, cortical plate
STX1A186ubiquitousmarkerright frontal lobe, right hemisphere of cerebellum, prefrontal cortex

Protein interactions among cohort

Intra-cohort edges: 33.

Hub genes (top 10 by interactor count)

SymbolInteractor count
UTY6,253
HDAC65,961
RPL175,372
SHH4,953
CHD84,791
HTRA24,023
TCF7L23,775
SHANK33,702
SHANK13,605
CCNC3,374

Intra-cohort edges

ABSources
ARHGEF9CDKL5string_interaction
ARHGEF9NLGN2string_interaction
ARHGEF9PCDH10string_interaction
ARHGEF9STXBP1string_interaction
AUTS2CHD8string_interaction
AUTS2CNTNAP2string_interaction
AUTS2SHANK2string_interaction
AUTS2SHANK3string_interaction
CDKL5PCDH10string_interaction
CDKL5SCN1Astring_interaction
CDKL5SCN2Astring_interaction
CDKL5STXBP1string_interaction
CHD8SCN2Astring_interaction
CNTNAP2IMMP2Lstring_interaction
CNTNAP2PARD3Bintact
CNTNAP2SHANK2string_interaction
CYFIP1PCDH10intact
KDM5DUTYstring_interaction
NLGN2NRXN1biogrid_interaction
NLGN2NRXN3biogrid_interaction
NLGN2SHANK1intact
NLGN2SHANK2string_interaction
NLGN2SHANK3string_interaction
PCDH10SCN1Astring_interaction
PCDH10SCN2Astring_interaction
PCDH10STXBP1string_interaction
RIMS1STXBP1string_interaction
SCN1ASCN2Abiogrid_interaction, string_interaction
SCN1ASTXBP1string_interaction
SCN2ASTXBP1string_interaction
SEMA5ATAS2R1string_interaction
SHANK2SHANK3string_interaction
STX1ASTXBP1biogrid_interaction, intact, string_interaction

Structural data

PDB: 47 · AlphaFold-only: 27 · No structure: 0

Cohort genes with PDB structures (top 30)

SymbolUniProtPDB entries
RPL17P18621195
RPL23P62829190
CCNCP2486336
HDAC6Q9UBN721
SHHQ1546520
SCN5AQ1452416
NLGN2Q8NFZ414
HTRA2O4346413
UTYO1460712
VAV1P1549810
WNK3Q9BYP79
SCN10AQ9Y5Y98
PCDH15Q96QU18
PCDH10Q9P2E77
SHANK1Q9Y5667
SCN8AQ9UQD07
SIK3Q9Y2K25
SCN2AQ992505
CYFIP1Q7L5765
MACROD2A1Z1Q34
SEMA5AQ135914
RANBP9Q96S594
KMT2BQ9UMN64
NRXN1P584003
TRIM3O753823
CDKL5O760393
TCF7L2Q9NQB03
SHANK3Q9BYB03
DEAF1O753983
CHD8Q9HCK82

AlphaFold-only cohort genes (top 30 by pLDDT)

SymbolUniProtpLDDT
RPE65Q1651895.34
FAM3BP5849993.27
FAXDC2Q96IV692.28
IMMP2LQ96T5287.66
CYFIP2Q96F0787.28
BDH1Q0233887.23
AMPD1P2310986.84
STX1AQ1662384.94
SLC35A2P7838180.59
ACRP1032380.10
TAS2R1Q9NYW780.07
ARHGAP11BQ3KRB877.88
ATP10DQ9P24172.97
CABP2Q9NPB368.93
TAF1CQ1557264.79
DAGLAQ9Y4D263.87
NRXN3Q9HDB559.75
TBR1Q1665056.17
PARD3BQ8TEW855.56
ZNF713Q8N85955.50
FAM53CQ9NYF352.63
CDRT15Q96T5952.21
ZNF335Q9H4Z252.13
ZNF185O1523150.92
AUTS2Q8WXX741.89
TCF20Q9UGU039.03
SPTBN5Q9NRC6

Function

Pathway analysis

Distinct Reactome pathways touched by cohort: 631. Enrichment computed across 250 evidence-associated genes (156 with Reactome annotation).

Pathways by enrichment

Over-representation of cohort genes vs the genome-wide background (hypergeometric test, Benjamini-Hochberg FDR; fold = observed/expected over 156 annotated cohort genes). Counts and members are kept as ground-truth; sorted by enrichment.

PathwayCohort genesFoldFDRSample cohort genes
Interaction between L1 and Ankyrins716.5×5e-05SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, SPTBN5, ANK3
Neurexins and neuroligins911.4×5e-05NRXN1, NRXN3, STX1A, STXBP1, NLGN2, SHANK2, SHANK1, GRIN1 (+1 more)
L1CAM interactions107.7×1e-04SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, RANBP9, SPTBN5, CHL1 (+2 more)
Phase 0 - rapid depolarisation613.3×8e-04SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, CAMK2G
Chromatin organization94.7×0.016KDM5D, BRWD1, BRPF3, KMT2B, ACTL6B, SETD2, CREBBP, MSL2 (+1 more)
Protein-protein interactions at synapses58.5×0.028STX1A, STXBP1, SHANK2, SHANK1, APBA2
Chromatin modifying enzymes94.2×0.028KDM5D, BRWD1, BRPF3, KMT2B, ACTL6B, SETD2, CREBBP, MSL2 (+1 more)
Axon guidance113.2×0.055SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, SEMA5A, SPTBN5, CHL1 (+3 more)
Nervous system development113.0×0.074SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, SEMA5A, SPTBN5, CHL1 (+3 more)
MECP2 regulates transcription factors229.3×0.081RBFOX1, MECP2
Acetylcholine Neurotransmitter Release Cycle312.9×0.081STX1A, STXBP1, RIMS1
Serotonin Neurotransmitter Release Cycle312.2×0.081STX1A, STXBP1, RIMS1
Norepinephrine Neurotransmitter Release Cycle312.2×0.081STX1A, STXBP1, RIMS1
GABA synthesis, release, reuptake and degradation312.2×0.081STX1A, STXBP1, RIMS1
Negative regulation of NMDA receptor-mediated neuronal transmission310.5×0.117CAMK2G, PPM1F, GRIN1
Cardiac conduction64.2×0.123SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, CAMK2G
Dopamine Neurotransmitter Release Cycle39.6×0.134STX1A, STXBP1, RIMS1
Glutamate Neurotransmitter Release Cycle38.8×0.146STX1A, STXBP1, RIMS1
Deactivation of the beta-catenin transactivating complex46.0×0.146CHD8, TCF7L2, KMT2B, KMT2D
Transcriptional regulation by RUNX154.7×0.146AUTS2, KMT2B, ACTL6B, CREBBP, KMT2D
NFE2L2 regulating MDR associated enzymes218.3×0.148CREBBP, ABCC1
Signaling by RAS mutants38.1×0.165CAMK2G, KSR2, ARAF
CHL1 interactions216.3×0.172CHL1, CNTN6
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Pathway45.0×0.211CCNC, CREBBP, MED9, MED25
RAB GEFs exchange GTP for GDP on RABs54.0×0.214CHML, DENND2C, DENND2D, DENND1B, MADD
Neuronal System92.5×0.217STX1A, STXBP1, SHANK2, ARHGEF9, CAMK2G, SHANK1, CHRNA1, APBA2 (+1 more)
NRAGE signals death through JNK44.7×0.236VAV1, ARHGEF9, AATF, ITSN1
Developmental Biology191.8×0.254SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, SEMA5A, SHH, STX1A (+11 more)
Defective SRD5A3 causes SRD5A3-CDG, KHRZ173.2×0.257SRD5A3
Defective SLC35A2 causes congenital disorder of glycosylation 2M (CDG2M)173.2×0.257SLC35A2

GO biological processes by enrichment

Over-representation of cohort genes vs the genome-wide background (hypergeometric test, Benjamini-Hochberg FDR; fold = observed/expected over 223 annotated cohort genes). Counts and members are kept as ground-truth; sorted by enrichment.

GO termCohort genesFoldFDRSample cohort genes
social behavior1214.6×4e-08CHD8, DSCAM, NRXN1, NRXN3, CNTNAP2, NLGN2, SHANK3, SHANK2 (+4 more)
vocalization behavior623.9×8e-05NRXN1, NRXN3, CNTNAP2, SHANK3, SHANK2, SHANK1
positive regulation of excitatory postsynaptic potential716.5×8e-05NRXN1, STX1A, NLGN2, SHANK3, SHANK1, RIMS1, GRIN1
axon guidance135.3×4e-04DSCAM, NRXN1, NRXN3, SEMA5A, SHH, CYFIP1, CYFIP2, ARX (+5 more)
neuron cell-cell adhesion522.2×6e-04NRXN1, NRXN3, NLGN2, ASTN2, CNTN4
adult behavior612.6×0.002NRXN1, NRXN3, CNTNAP2, SHANK3, SHANK2, SHANK1
positive regulation of dendritic spine development517.2×0.002NLGN2, SHANK3, SHANK1, FMR1, ITSN1
cardiac muscle cell action potential involved in contraction515.7×0.002SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
synapse organization78.8×0.002NLGN2, SHANK3, SHANK2, SHANK1, CNTN4, CNTN6, DRP2
positive regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic514.0×0.004NRXN1, NLGN2, SHANK3, IQSEC2, GRIN1
synapse assembly77.2×0.007DSCAM, NRXN1, NLGN2, SHANK3, SHANK2, CAPRIN1, MECP2
dendritic spine morphogenesis415.9×0.012HDAC6, SHANK3, SHANK1, EPHB1
vocal learning328.3×0.013NRXN1, CNTNAP2, SHANK3
bundle of His cell action potential275.6×0.016SCN10A, SCN5A
guanylate kinase-associated protein clustering275.6×0.016NRXN1, SHANK3
thymus epithelium morphogenesis275.6×0.016FOXN1, AIRE
membrane depolarization during action potential322.7×0.019SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN5A
dendrite extension322.7×0.019CYFIP1, CYFIP2, AUTS2
neuron development66.9×0.019HTRA2, ARX, THOC2, DMD, TENM2, DPYSL3
nervous system development142.9×0.028DSCAM, TRIM3, SCN2A, SEMA5A, PCDH10, CAMK2G, ACTL6B, RBFOX1 (+6 more)
SNARE complex assembly318.9×0.031STX1A, STXBP1, CLTRN
regulation of respiratory gaseous exchange by nervous system process317.4×0.034NLGN2, CC2D1A, MECP2
obsolete synaptic vesicle docking317.4×0.034STX1A, RIMS1, UNC13A
neuromuscular process controlling balance57.4×0.034NRXN1, NLGN2, SHANK3, SHANK1, ALDH1A3
brain development103.6×0.034MACROD2, CHD8, TBR1, CNTNAP2, IMMP2L, ZNF335, CNTN4, CNTN5 (+2 more)
positive regulation of filopodium assembly410.1×0.034ARAP1, TENM2, DPYSL3, FMR1
sodium ion transmembrane transport65.5×0.043SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, GRIN1
membraneless organelle assembly315.1×0.047WNK3, FMR1, CAPRIN1
AV node cell action potential237.8×0.051SCN10A, SCN5A
dendrite self-avoidance314.2×0.051DSCAM, CNTN4, CNTN6

Therapeutics

Drugs indicated for this disease

3 approved, 15 in late-stage (phase 3) trials. Disease-direct ChEMBL indications, not inferred from the associated-gene cohort below.

DrugDevelopment status
AripiprazoleApproved (phase 4)
MelatoninApproved (phase 4)
RisperidoneApproved (phase 4)
AtomoxetinePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
BumetanidePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
ChymotrypsinPhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
CycloserinePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
FluoxetinePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
FluvoxaminePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
GalantaminePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
LurasidonePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
PaliperidonePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
SecretinPhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
Secretin Synthetic HumanPhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
Secretin Synthetic PorcinePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
SertralinePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
SulforaphanePhase 3 (in late-stage trials)
Valproic AcidPhase 3 (in late-stage trials)

Earlier-phase candidates (phase 2, investigational — efficacy not yet established): Acetylcysteine, Autologous Cord Blood, Buspirone, Cannabidiol, Cannabinol, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Dextromethorphan, Diphenhydramine, Esomeprazole, Folic Acid, Lenalidomide, Memantine, Nabiximols, OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS, Olanzapine, Oxytocin, Pregnenolone Succinate, Racemetyrosine, Sapropterin, Succimer, Suvorexant, Vasopressin, Ziprasidone, Zolpidem.

Drug target analysis

Approved (phase 4): 15 · Phase ≥3: 15 · Phased (≥1): 17 · Undrugged: 57

Druggability breadth: 98 of 250 evidence-associated genes (39%) have a ChEMBL target (buckets above are over the deeply-mined display cohort).

Genes with an approved drug

The molecule shown is one approved compound that hits the gene — not necessarily a drug of choice or one indicated for this disease.

SymbolExample approved molecule
SIK3MOMELOTINIB
RPL17GENTAMICIN SULFATE
RPL23GENTAMICIN SULFATE
SCN10AIMIPRAMINE
SCN1AMEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
SCN2ABEPRIDIL
SCN5ABEPRIDIL
SCN8AIMIPRAMINE
SHHVISMODEGIB
CDKL5FEDRATINIB
DAGLAORLISTAT
HDAC6EVANS BLUE FREE ACID
CAMK2GMOMELOTINIB
TAS2R1ISOPROTERENOL
CCNCSORAFENIB

Top cohort targets by molecule count

SymbolMoleculesMax phase
SCN5A1084
SCN2A994
SCN1A944
HDAC6944
CAMK2G394
SIK3254
SCN8A254
SCN10A214
CDKL5144
CCNC44

Drugs targeting cohort genes (top 30)

MoleculeMax phaseTargets in cohort
MOMELOTINIB4CAMK2G, SIK3
FEDRATINIB4CAMK2G, CDKL5, SCN5A, SIK3
RUXOLITINIB4CAMK2G, HDAC6, SIK3
DABRAFENIB4SIK3
VANDETANIB4SIK3
BOSUTINIB4CAMK2G, SIK3
DASATINIB4SCN5A, SIK3
MIDOSTAURIN4CAMK2G, SIK3
GENTAMICIN SULFATE4RPL17, RPL23
IMIPRAMINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
SERTINDOLE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
PIMOZIDE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
NIFEDIPINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
DILTIAZEM4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
MIBEFRADIL4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
HALOPERIDOL4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
MEXILETINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
AMITRIPTYLINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
AMIODARONE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
CHLORPROMAZINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
LAMOTRIGINE4SCN10A, SCN2A, SCN5A
MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE4SCN1A, SCN5A
BEPRIDIL4SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A
DIBUCAINE4SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A
ARTICAINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
BUPIVACAINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
DROPERIDOL4SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A
DICYCLOMINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
TETRABENAZINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
PHENIRAMINE4SCN1A, SCN2A

Bioactivity and enzyme data

Enzyme cohort genes (≥1 EC): 12.

Cohort genes with ChEMBL bioactivity (full, sorted by assay count)

SymbolAssaysType breakdown
HDAC63,537Binding:3494, ADMET:35, Functional:5, Toxicity:3
SCN5A594Binding:380, Functional:98, ADMET:72, Toxicity:43, Unclassified:1
CAMK2G291Binding:290, Functional:1
CCNC226Binding:226
SCN2A203Binding:172, Functional:20, ADMET:10, Toxicity:1
SIK3173Binding:173
SCN8A173Binding:148, Functional:16, ADMET:7, Toxicity:2
SCN1A149Binding:115, Functional:18, ADMET:14, Toxicity:2
SCN10A144Binding:124, Functional:16, ADMET:4
WNK3142Binding:142
RPL1790Binding:90
RPL2390Binding:90
BRPF389Binding:88, Functional:1
CDKL574Binding:74
DAGLA48Binding:48
BRWD137Binding:37
TAS2R130Functional:28, Binding:2
SHH27Binding:23, Functional:4
TCF7L222Binding:22
ACR20Binding:18, Functional:2
KMT2B15Binding:15
HTRA211Binding:11
PCDH159Binding:9
CHD87Binding:7
CYFIP17Binding:7
MACROD24Binding:2, Toxicity:2
AMPD13Binding:3
KDM5D3Binding:3
SLC35A21ADMET:1
STXBP11Binding:1
VAV11Binding:1
CYFIP21Binding:1

Cohort enzymes (BRENDA EC)

SymbolEC numbersNames
MACROD23.1.1.106O-acetyl-ADP-ribose deacetylase
AMPD13.5.4.6AMP deaminase
RPE653.1.1.64, 5.3.3.22retinoid isomerohydrolase, lutein isomerase
KDM5D1.14.11.67[histone H3]-trimethyl-L-lysine4 demethylase
CDKL52.7.11.22cyclin-dependent kinase
DAGLA3.1.1.116sn-1-specific diacylglycerol lipase
ACR3.4.21.10acrosin
ATP10D7.6.2.1P-type phospholipid transporter
HDAC63.5.1.98histone deacetylase
HTRA23.4.21.108HtrA2 peptidase
CAMK2G2.7.11.17Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase
KIF16B5.6.1.3plus-end-directed kinesin ATPase

Cohort genes with high screening signal

≥100 ChEMBL assays — a studied-ness signal; see Therapeutics for approved-drug status.

SymbolChEMBL assays
SIK3173
SCN10A144
SCN1A149
SCN2A203
SCN5A594
SCN8A173
HDAC63,537
WNK3142
CAMK2G291
CCNC226

Pharmacogenomics

Cohort genes with a PharmGKB record: 74; with CPIC/DPWG dosing guidelines: 0.

No cohort gene has a CPIC/DPWG genotype-guided dosing guideline (PharmGKB).

Chemical tractability of cohort targets

29 approved/phased compounds have measured bioactivity against a cohort gene (and aren’t yet in disease-level trials). This is a research / tractability signal, NOT a therapeutic recommendation — a bioactivity row often reflects off-target or screening binding (e.g. promiscuous kinase inhibitors against a cohort kinase), implying no disease mechanism.

CompoundMax phaseCohort target (bioactivity)
MOMELOTINIB4CAMK2G, SIK3
FEDRATINIB4CAMK2G, CDKL5, SCN5A, SIK3
RUXOLITINIB4CAMK2G, HDAC6, SIK3
DABRAFENIB4SIK3
VANDETANIB4SIK3
BOSUTINIB4CAMK2G, SIK3
DASATINIB4SCN5A, SIK3
MIDOSTAURIN4CAMK2G, SIK3
GENTAMICIN SULFATE4RPL17, RPL23
IMIPRAMINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
SERTINDOLE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
PIMOZIDE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
NIFEDIPINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
DILTIAZEM4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
MIBEFRADIL4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
HALOPERIDOL4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
MEXILETINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
AMIODARONE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
CHLORPROMAZINE4SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A
LAMOTRIGINE4SCN10A, SCN2A, SCN5A
MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE4SCN1A, SCN5A
BEPRIDIL4SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A
DIBUCAINE4SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A
ARTICAINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
BUPIVACAINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
DROPERIDOL4SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A
DICYCLOMINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
TETRABENAZINE4SCN1A, SCN2A
PHENIRAMINE4SCN1A, SCN2A

Druggability pyramid

Cohort genes binned by druggability tier (high → low):

TierDefinitionGenesSymbols
AApproved (phase 4 drug)15SIK3, RPL17, RPL23, SCN10A, SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, SCN8A, SHH, CDKL5 (+5 more)
BPhased (≥1) drug, not yet approved2CHD8, WNK3
CDruggable family + PDB, no drug6MACROD2, DSCAM, SEZ6L, CSMD1, HTRA2, KIF16B
DDruggable family + AlphaFold only, no drug4AMPD1, IMMP2L, RPE65, ACR
EDifficult family or no structure, no drug47NRXN1, NRXN3, TBR1, PCDH10, SHANK1, RIMS1, ZNF713, TRIM3, BDH1, SEMA5A (+37 more)

Undrugged target profiles

57 cohort genes are undrugged. Ranked by ‘starting-point quality’ (assay depth + drugged-partner adjacency).

SymbolChEMBL assaysDrugged partners (top 3)
PCDH100SCN1A, CDKL5
SEMA5A0TAS2R1
MACROD24
DSCAM0
AMPD13
NRXN10
NRXN30
TBR10
IMMP2L0
SHANK10
RIMS10
ZNF7130
TRIM30
BDH10
RPE650
SEZ6L0
SLC35A21
KDM5D3
STX1A0
STXBP11
TAF1C0
TCF200
TCF7L222
FAM3B0
ACR20
UTY0
VAV11
BRWD137
FOXN10
ZNF1850

Clinical trials & evidence

Clinical trials

Clinical trials: 1,835.

Phase distribution (across all retrieved trials)

PhaseTrials
Not specified736
PHASE2167
PHASE160
PHASE344
PHASE429
PHASE1/PHASE229
PHASE2/PHASE319
EARLY_PHASE116

Top trials by phase / activity

NCTPhaseStatusTitle
NCT05916339PHASE4RECRUITINGAWARE: Management of ADHD in Autism Spectrum Disorder
NCT06853665PHASE4RECRUITINGThe TEAM Study - Treatment Efficacy for Autism/Attention Using Mixed Amphetamine
NCT07439042PHASE4NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBuspirone for Anxiety in Autistic Youth
NCT00211796PHASE4COMPLETEDDivalproex Sodium ER in Adult Autism
NCT00391261PHASE4COMPLETEDAn Open-label Trial of Metformin for Weight Control of Pediatric Patients on Antipsychotic Medications.
NCT00409747PHASE4COMPLETEDMinocycline to Treat Childhood Regressive Autism
NCT00576732PHASE4COMPLETEDA Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Two Doses of Risperidone in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autistic Disorder
NCT00844753PHASE4COMPLETEDAtomoxetine, Placebo and Parent Management Training in Autism
NCT01028820PHASE4COMPLETEDFMRI Brain Activation of Aripiprazole Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT01098383PHASE4UNKNOWNTreatment With Acetyl-Choline Esterase Inhibitors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT01333865PHASE4COMPLETEDA Study of Memantine Hydrochloride (Namenda®) for Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT01337700PHASE4COMPLETEDMilnacipran in Autism and the Functional Locus Coeruleus and Noradrenergic Model of Autism
NCT01695200PHASE4COMPLETEDOmega-3 Fatty Acids in Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT02069977PHASE4UNKNOWNStudy to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aripiprazole
NCT02096952PHASE4COMPLETEDMethylphenidate ER Liquid Formulation in Adults With ASD and ADHD
NCT02199925PHASE4UNKNOWNAn Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of High-Dose Gammaplex in Children on the Autism Spectrum
NCT02235467PHASE4COMPLETEDMultisite Study: Parental Training Using Video Modelling to Develop Social Skills in Children With Autism
NCT02255565PHASE4COMPLETEDDose Response Effects of Quillivant XR in Children With ADHD and Autism: A Pilot Study
NCT02940574PHASE4COMPLETEDNeural and Behavioral Effects of Oxytocin in Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT03333629PHASE4COMPLETEDPromoting Positive Outcomes for Individuals With ASD: Linking Early Detection, Treatment, and Long-term Outcomes
NCT03337646PHASE4COMPLETEDEvaluation of the Effect and Safety of Lisdexamfetamine in Children Aged 6-12 With ADHD and Autism
NCT03538431PHASE4COMPLETEDImproving Driving in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT03757585PHASE4COMPLETEDNatural Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth With Non-verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
NCT04903353PHASE4COMPLETEDPragmatic Trial Comparing Weight Gain in Children With Autism Taking Risperidone Versus Aripiprazole
NCT05063656PHASE4COMPLETEDBiomarker-Driven Pharmacological Treatment of Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder With Gabapentin
NCT05146245PHASE4UNKNOWNSafety and Pharmacokinetics of Antipsychotics in Children 2: Studying TDM in an RCT
NCT05954052PHASE4TERMINATEDA Study of Glutathione in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
NCT07054697PHASE4COMPLETEDPilot-RCT With Individualized Homeopathic Treatment in the Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
NCT07161804PHASE4COMPLETEDPilot RCT Using Homeopathic Medicines in ASD
NCT02649959PHASE3ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGAn Open Label Study of CM-AT for the Treatment of Children With Autism
NCT04766177PHASE3RECRUITINGRole of Bumetanide in Treatment of Autism
NCT05268796PHASE2/PHASE3RECRUITINGTelehealth-Enabled Versus In-Person Parent-Mediated Behavioral Treatment for Challenging Behaviors in Children With ASD
NCT05494398PHASE2/PHASE3ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONTargeting the Neurobiology of RRB in Autism Using N-acetylcysteine: Open Label
NCT05664789PHASE2/PHASE3RECRUITINGTargeting the Neurobiology of RRB in Autism Using N-acetylcysteine: Trial
NCT06229210PHASE3RECRUITINGSafety and Tolerability Trial of Lumateperone in Pediatric Patients With Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder
NCT07257939PHASE3NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNTI164 in Autism Spectrum Disorder
NCT07450443PHASE2/PHASE3RECRUITINGRole of the Gut Vascular Barrier and Microbiota in Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT00036231PHASE3TERMINATEDSynthetic Human Secretin in Children With Autism and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
NCT00036244PHASE3COMPLETEDSynthetic Human Secretin in Children With Autism
NCT00065884PHASE3UNKNOWNValproate Response in Aggressive Autistic Adolescents

Drugs tested across these trials (top 30)

MoleculeMax phaseTrials referencing
VALPROIC ACID47
ATOMOXETINE46
BUSPIRONE46
CARIPRAZINE46
BUMETANIDE45
MEMANTINE45
AMITRIPTYLINE43
DONEPEZIL43
FLUVOXAMINE43
LURASIDONE43
RILUZOLE43
ZIPRASIDONE43
ARIPIPRAZOLE42
METFORMIN42
OXYTOCIN42
VASOPRESSIN42
ACAMPROSATE41
ACETYLCYSTEINE41
AMPHETAMINE41
BETAHISTINE41
CHOLINE41
FERROUS SULFATE41
GABAPENTIN41
GALANTAMINE41
GLYCERIN41
HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G41
LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE41
LITHIUM CARBONATE41
LUMATEPERONE41
MELATONIN41