Human Genome Variation (Jul 2023)

X-linked intellectual disability related to a novel variant of KLHL15

  • Jun Kido,
  • Kimiyasu Egami,
  • Yohei Misumi,
  • Keishin Sugawara,
  • Naomi Tsuchida,
  • Naomichi Matsumoto,
  • Mitsuharu Ueda,
  • Kimitoshi Nakamura

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41439-023-00248-7
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 1
pp. 1 – 4

Abstract

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Abstract Kelch-like (KLHL) 15, localized on chromosome Xp22.11, was recently identified as an X-linked intellectual disability gene. Herein, we report a case of a male patient with a novel nonsense variant, c.736 C > T p.(Arg246*), in KLHL15, who presented with impaired intelligence, short stature, frequent hypoglycemia, and periodic fever. Patients with nonsense variants in KLHL15 may develop intellectual disabilities, minor skeletal anomalies, and facial dysmorphisms.