A de novo variant in RERE causes autistic behavior by disrupting related genes and signaling pathway

Author:

Li Qian123,Li Wenbo12,Hu Kaiyue12,Wang Yaqian12ORCID,Li Yang12,Xu Jiawei12

Affiliation:

1. The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Institute of Reproductive Health Henan Academy of Innovations in Medical Science Zhengzhou Henan China

2. NHC Key Laboratory of Birth Defects Prevention Zhengzhou Henan China

3. Jining No. 1 People's Hospital Jining Shandong China

Abstract

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly variable neurodevelopmental disorder that typically manifests childhood, characterized by a triad of symptoms: impaired social interaction, communication difficulties, and restricted interests with repetitive behaviors. De novo variants in related genes can cause ASD. We present the case of a 6‐year‐old Chinese boy with autistic behavior, including language communication impairments, intellectual disabilities, stunted development, and irritability in social interactions. Using Sanger sequencing, we confirmed a pathogenic in the RERE gene (NM_012102.4) (c.3732delC, p.Tyr1245Thrfs*12; EX21; Het). Subsequently, we generated an RERE point mutation cell line (ReMut) using CRISPR/Cas9 Targeted Genome Editing. Immunofluorescence was conducted to determine the location of the mutant RERE. RNA‐sequencing and mass spectrometry analyses were performed to elucidate the ASD‐related genes and signaling pathways disrupted by this variant in RERE. We identified 3790 differentially expressed genes and 684 differentially expressed proteins. The SHH signaling pathway was found to be downregulated, and the Hippo pathway was upregulated in ReMut. Genes implicated in autism, such as CNTNAP2, STX1A, FARP2, and GPC1, were significantly downregulated. Simultaneously, we noted alterations in HDAC1 and HDAC2, which are members of the WHHERE complex, suggesting their role in the pathogenesis of this patient. In conclusion, we report a de novo variant in RERE associated with autistic behavior. The finding that ASD is associated with RERE variants underscore the role of genetic factors in ASD and provides insights regarding the mechanisms underlying RERE variants in disease onset.

Funder

National Key Research and Development Program of China

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Genetics (clinical),Genetics

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