Dec 08, 2023
Dystonin
The DST gene encodes dystonin, a protein that is a member of the plakin family of proteins, which bridge the cytoskeletal filament networks. Different DST transcripts are expressed in the central nervous system, muscle, and skin (Edvardson et al, 2012).
Compound heterozygous changes in this gene were identified in a UDN participant. Research is underway to see if these changes are causing symptoms in this participant.
| Gene | Inheritance | Position (hg19) | Transcript | DNA Change | Protein Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DST | Autosomal recessive | chr6:g.56482137 T>C; chr6:g.56485023 T>C | NM_001723.7 | c.6128A>G; c.3809A>G | p.Glu2043Gly; p.Lys1270Arg |
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