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Bi-allelic variants in three genes encoding distinct subunits of the vesicular AP-5 complex cause hereditary macular dystrophy
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Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) are a genetically heterogeneous group of Mendelian disorders that often lead to progressive vision loss and involve approximately 300 distinct genes. Although variants in these loci account for the majority of molecular diagnoses, other genes associated with IRD await molecular identification. In this study, we uncover bi-allelic assortments of 23 different (22 loss-of-function) variants in AP5Z1, AP5M1, and AP5B1 as independent causes of recessive IRD in members of 19 families from nine countries. Affected individuals, regardless of their genotypes, exhibit a specific form of macular degeneration, sometimes presenting in association with extraocular features. All three genes encode different subunits of the vesicular fifth adaptor protein (AP-5) complex, a component of the intracellular trafficking system involved in maintaining cellular homeostasis and ensuring the proper functioning of lysosomal pathways. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), a cellular monolayer located posteriorly to the neural retina, is characterized by intense lysosomal and phagocytic activity. Immunostaining of RPE cells revealed a punctate pattern of AP5Z1, AP5M1, and AP5B1 staining and co-localization with markers of late endosomes and the Golgi, suggesting a role of AP-5 in the normal physiology of this tissue. Overall, the identification of independently acting variants in three distinct proteins within the same macromolecular complex reveals AP-5 as having an important function in the preservation and maintenance of normal macular functions.
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Funding Information: This research was made possible through access to data in the National Genomic Research Library, which is managed by Genomics England Limited (a wholly owned company of the Department of Health and Social Care). The National Genomic Research Library holds data provided by patients and collected by the NHS as part of their care and data collected as part of their participation in research. The National Genomic Research Library is funded by the National Institute for Health Research and NHS England. The Wellcome Trust , Cancer Research UK , and the Medical Research Council have also funded research infrastructure. Publisher Copyright: © 2025 The Author(s)
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adaptor protein complex 5 AP-5 AP5B1 AP5M1 AP5Z1 inherited retinal diseases macular dystrophy Genetics Genetics(clinical)