Description : 2402A-C transversion in exon 6 of the IQSEC2 gene, resulting in a gln801-to-pro (Q801P)
substitution affecting a conserved residue in the Sec7 domain. The mutation was not
found in 1,310 control individuals. In vitro functional expression studies showed
that the mutant protein had significantly decreased GTP binding to ARF6 (600464) compared
to wildtype. .0003; Impaired mental functioning occurs as an isolated feature or as part of many syndromes
listed in the X-linked catalog. Mental retardation that is not associated with other
distinguishing features is referred to as 'nonspecific.' - Classification Opitz and
Sutherland (1984) reported on a conference in which fragile X mental retardation and
X-linked mental retardation of numerous other types were discussed. The report contains
a rather comprehensive discussion by Opitz of the nosology of X-linked mental retardation.
Mulley et al. (1992) reviewed nomenclature guidelines for X-linked mental retardation.
Raymond (2006) reviewed the diagnosis and classification of X-linked mental retardation
and discussed the phenotypes associated with genes causing syndromic and nonsyndromic
mental retardation.;
Inheritance : X-linked dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the IQ motif- and Sec7 domain-containing protein 2 (IQSEC2,
300522.0001);