NDRG1

N-myc downstream regulated 1

Gene Function

Stress-responsive protein involved in hormone responses, cell growth, and differentiation. Acts as a tumor suppressor in many cell types. Necessary but not sufficient for p53/TP53-mediated caspase activation and apoptosis. Has a role in cell trafficking, notably of the Schwann cell, and is necessary for the maintenance and development of the peripheral nerve myelin sheath. Required for vesicular recycling of CDH1 and TF. May also function in lipid trafficking. Protects cells from spindle disruption damage. Functions in p53/TP53-dependent mitotic spindle checkpoint. Regulates microtubule dynamics and maintains euploidy Source: UniProt

Relationship to CMT

CMT4 AR
1 subtype
8q24.22
First described 2000

Subtype Inheritance Class OMIM Sentinel Publication
SubtypeCMT4D Inheritanceautosomal recessive ClassCMT4 OMIM601455 Sentinel Publication

2000 · 10.1086/302978

Stored Identifiers

HGNC Aliases: CAP43, DRG1, RTP, TDD5, NDR1
hgnc_idHGNC:7679
ensembl_gene_idENSG00000104419
coords_grch38chr8:133237171-133302022
coords_grch37chr8:134249414-134314265
entrez_id10397
omim_gene605262
uniprot_idsQ92597
refseq_accessionNM_001135242
mane_refseqNM_006096.4
mane_ensemblENST00000323851.13

ClinVar Variants

Pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants in NDRG1, as classified in ClinVar, are read live from NCBI. Only aggregate germline records are shown. Uncertain and conflicting classifications are not. Experts in CMT makes no claim to the accuracy of ClinVar data. This index is provided for informational purposes only.

Review stars are ClinVar’s measure of how well a classification is supported: four for a practice guideline, three for an expert panel review, two for agreement among multiple submitters, one for a single submitter with criteria provided, and none where no criteria were provided.

Reported in CMT
Reported in Other Diseases

Reported in a disease other than CMT. Listed apart rather than counted as CMT variants.

Variants w/o a Recorded Disease

Pathogenic or likely pathogenic in ClinVar, submitted without a disease recorded.

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