AGRN gene related symptoms and diseases

All the information presented here about the AGRN gene and its related diseases, symptoms, and test panels has been aggregated from the following public sources: ORPHANET,OMIM,HGNC,NCBIGENE, Mendelian Rare Disease Search Engine.

Top 5 symptoms and clinical features associated to AGRN gene

Symptoms // Phenotype % Cases
Diplopia Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
High palate Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Easy fatigability Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Ptosis Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases
Muscle weakness Common - Between 50% and 80% cases

Other less frequent symptoms and clinical features

Patients with AGRN gene alterations may also develop some of the following symptoms and phenotypes:
  • Commonly - More than 50% cases

  • Cyanosis
  • EMG: myopathic abnormalities
  • Facial palsy
  • Proximal muscle weakness
  • Not very common - Between 30% and 50% cases

  • EMG: impaired neuromuscular transmission
  • Apneic episodes precipitated by illness, fatigue, stress
  • Frontalis muscle weakness
  • Acetylcholine receptor antibody positivity

And 94 more phenotypes, you can get all of them using our tools for rare diseases.

Rare diseases associated to AGRN gene

Here you will find a list of rare diseases related to the AGRN. You can also use our tool to get a more accurate diagnosis based on your current symptoms.


MYASTHENIC SYNDROME, CONGENITAL, 8; CMS8

Alternate names

MYASTHENIC SYNDROME, CONGENITAL, 8; CMS8 Is also known as cmsppd, myasthenic syndrome, congenital, due to agrin deficiency, myasthenic syndrome, congenital, with pre- and postsynaptic defects

Description

Congenital myasthenic syndromes are genetic disorders of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) that are classified by the site of the transmission defect: presynaptic, synaptic, and postsynaptic. CMS8 is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by prominent defects of both the pre- and postsynaptic regions. Affected individuals have onset of muscle weakness in early childhood; the severity of the weakness and muscles affected is variable (summary by Maselli et al., 2012).For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of CMS, see CMS1A (OMIM ).

Most common symptoms of MYASTHENIC SYNDROME, CONGENITAL, 8; CMS8

  • Muscle weakness
  • Ptosis
  • High palate
  • Respiratory insufficiency
  • Dyspnea


More info about MYASTHENIC SYNDROME, CONGENITAL, 8; CMS8

SOURCES: OMIM

PRESYNAPTIC CONGENITAL MYASTHENIC SYNDROMES

Description

Myasthenia gravis is a disease that causes weakness in the muscles under your control. It happens because of a problem in communication between your nerves and muscles. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease. Your body's own immune system makes antibodies that block or change some of the nerve signals to your muscles. This makes your muscles weaker. Common symptoms are trouble with eye and eyelid movement, facial expression and swallowing. But it can also affect other muscles. The weakness gets worse with activity, and better with rest. There are medicines to help improve nerve-to-muscle messages and make muscles stronger. With treatment, the muscle weakness often gets much better. Other drugs keep your body from making so many abnormal antibodies. There are also treatments which filter abnormal antibodies from the blood or add healthy antibodies from donated blood. Sometimes surgery to take out the thymus gland helps. For some people, myasthenia gravis can go into remission and they do not need medicines. The remission can be temporary or permanent. If you have myasthenia gravis, it is important to follow your treatment plan. If you do, you can expect your life to be normal or close to it. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Most common symptoms of PRESYNAPTIC CONGENITAL MYASTHENIC SYNDROMES

  • Intellectual disability
  • Seizures
  • Ataxia
  • Nystagmus
  • Sensorineural hearing impairment


More info about PRESYNAPTIC CONGENITAL MYASTHENIC SYNDROMES

SOURCES: ORPHANET

POSTSYNAPTIC CONGENITAL MYASTHENIC SYNDROMES

Most common symptoms of POSTSYNAPTIC CONGENITAL MYASTHENIC SYNDROMES

  • Scoliosis
  • Muscle weakness
  • Ptosis
  • High palate
  • Skeletal muscle atrophy


More info about POSTSYNAPTIC CONGENITAL MYASTHENIC SYNDROMES

SOURCES: ORPHANET


Potential gene panels for AGRN gene

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Advanced Sequencing Evaluation Panel

United States.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Advanced Sequencing Evaluation that also includes the following genes: SCN4A CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COLQ DOK7 DPAGT1 AGRN

More info about this panel
United States.

Neuromuscular Disorders Sequencing Panel Panel

United States.

By Genetic Services Laboratory University of Chicago Neuromuscular Disorders Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: RYR1 BIN1 SCN4A SGCA SGCB SGCD SGCG SNAP25 STIM1 SYT2

More info about this panel
United States.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Sequencing Panel Panel

United States.

By Genetic Services Laboratory University of Chicago Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN4A SNAP25 SYT2 CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COL13A1 COLQ

More info about this panel
United States.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Deletion/Duplication Panel Panel

United States.

By Genetic Services Laboratory University of Chicago Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Deletion/Duplication Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN4A SNAP25 SYT2 CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COL13A1 COLQ

More info about this panel
United States.

AGRN. Complete sequencing Panel

Spain.

By Instituto de Medicina Genomica Instituto de Medicina Genomica

This panel specifically test the AGRN gene.

More info about this panel
Spain.

Myasthenic syndrome, congenital (NGS panel for 17genes) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics Myasthenic syndrome, congenital (NGS panel for 17genes) that also includes the following genes: SCN4A SYT2 CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE CHRNG COLQ DOK7

More info about this panel
Portugal.

Limb-girdle myasthenia syndrome, familial (sequence analysis of AGRN gene) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics

This panel specifically test the AGRN gene.

More info about this panel
Portugal.

Myasthenic syndrome fast channel congenital (NGS panel for 8 genes) Panel

Portugal.

By CGC Genetics Myasthenic syndrome fast channel congenital (NGS panel for 8 genes) that also includes the following genes: CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE CHRNG AGRN MUSK RAPSN

More info about this panel
Portugal.

Familial Limb Girdle Myasthenic Syndrome via AGRN Gene Sequencing with CNV Detection Panel

United States.

By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics

This panel specifically test the AGRN gene.

More info about this panel
United States.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection Panel

United States.

By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection that also includes the following genes: SCN4A SNAP25 STIM1 CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COLQ DOK7

More info about this panel
United States.

Comprehensive Neuromuscular Sequencing Panel Panel

United States.

By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Comprehensive Neuromuscular Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: RYR1 BIN1 SCN4A SGCA SGCB SGCD SGCG SNAP25 SQSTM1 STIM1

More info about this panel
United States.

AGRN-Related Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center

This panel specifically test the AGRN gene.

More info about this panel
Germany.

Vascular and connective tissue diseases - panels Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Vascular and connective tissue diseases - panels that also includes the following genes: AIMP1 BMPR1B BMPR2 SKI TGFB2 TGFB3 TGFBR1 TGFBR2 TNXB TREX1

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Germany.

Neurogenetic Disorders - panels Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Neurogenetic Disorders - panels that also includes the following genes: BCS1L RTN2 RYR1 SACS SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SCO2

More info about this panel
Germany.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) that also includes the following genes: SNAP25 CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COLQ ALG2 DOK7 ALG14

More info about this panel
Germany.

Newborn: “Floppy Infant “ Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Newborn: “Floppy Infant “ that also includes the following genes: RYR1 BIN1 SCN4A TCAP TNNT1 TPM2 TPM3 TTN UBA1 ACTA1

More info about this panel
Germany.

Muscle Disease with Ptosis / External Ophthalmoplegia Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Muscle Disease with Ptosis / External Ophthalmoplegia that also includes the following genes: RYR1 SLC25A4 TWNK RRM2B CHAT KIF21A CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE

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Germany.

Muscle Disease with Distal Myopathy Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Muscle Disease with Distal Myopathy that also includes the following genes: TCAP TIA1 MYOT TTN VCP CCDC78 CAPN3 CAV3 LDB3 BICD2

More info about this panel
Germany.

Muscle Weakness (Myopathy, Muscular Dystrophy) Panel

Germany.

By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Muscle Weakness (Myopathy, Muscular Dystrophy) that also includes the following genes: RYR1 BIN1 SCN4A SCO2 SDHA SGCA SGCB SGCD SGCG SLC22A5

More info about this panel
Germany.

Myasthenia limb-girdle familial Panel

Germany.

By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company

This panel specifically test the AGRN gene.

More info about this panel
Germany.

Congenital myasthenic syndrome panel Panel

Germany.

By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company Congenital myasthenic syndrome panel that also includes the following genes: SCN4A CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE CHRNG COLQ DOK7 AGRN

More info about this panel
Germany.

AllNeuro panel Panel

Germany.

By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company AllNeuro panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L ROR2 RPL10 BDNF RPS6KA3 RTN2 RYR1 SACS BIN1 SBF1

More info about this panel
Germany.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes and Arthrogryposis Panel Panel

Germany.

By CeGaT GmbH Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes and Arthrogryposis Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN4A SNAP25 SYT2 TNNI2 TNNT3 TPM2 ADGRG6 SYNE1 FKBP10 NALCN

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Germany.

Invitae Comprehensive Neuromuscular Disorders Panel Panel

United States.

By Invitae Invitae Comprehensive Neuromuscular Disorders Panel that also includes the following genes: RYR1 BIN1 SCN4A SGCA SGCB SGCD SGCG SMN1 SMN2 SQSTM1

More info about this panel
United States.

Invitae Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Panel Panel

United States.

By Invitae Invitae Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Panel that also includes the following genes: CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COLQ ALG2 DOK7 DPAGT1 AGRN

More info about this panel
United States.

Congenital Myasthenic Panel

Spain.

By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Congenital Myasthenic that also includes the following genes: SCN4A CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COLQ DOK7 AGRN GFPT1

More info about this panel
Spain.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome NGS Panel Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN4A CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COLQ DOK7 AGRN GFPT1

More info about this panel
United States.

AGRN Panel

United States.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics

This panel specifically test the AGRN gene.

More info about this panel
United States.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN4A STIM1 CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE CHRNG COLQ FLAD1

More info about this panel
Finland.

Arthrogryposes Panel Panel

Finland.

By Blueprint Genetics Arthrogryposes Panel that also includes the following genes: BIN1 SCO2 TGFB3 TK2 TNNI2 TNNT1 TNNT3 TPM2 TPM3 VPS33B

More info about this panel
Finland.

Congenital myasthenic syndrome Panel

Spain.

By Bioarray

This panel specifically test the AGRN gene.

More info about this panel
Spain.

MYASTHENIC SYNDROME, CONGENITAL NGS PANEL Panel

Spain.

By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL MYASTHENIC SYNDROME, CONGENITAL NGS PANEL that also includes the following genes: SCN4A SLC18A3 SYT2 SLC5A7 CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COL13A1

More info about this panel
Spain.

Congenital Myasthenia , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 12 Genes Panel

Spain.

By Reference Laboratory Genetics Congenital Myasthenia , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 12 Genes that also includes the following genes: SCN4A CHAT CHRNA1 CHRNB1 CHRND CHRNE COLQ DOK7 AGRN GFPT1

More info about this panel
Spain.

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