Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 4 via the DNAJC5 Gene
Summary and Pricing 
Test Method
Sequencing and CNV Detection via NextGen Sequencing using PG-Select Capture ProbesTest Code | Test Copy Genes | Test CPT Code | Gene CPT Codes Copy CPT Code | Base Price | |
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4135 | DNAJC5 | 81479 | 81479,81479 | $990 | Order Options and Pricing |
Pricing Comments
Testing run on PG-select capture probes includes CNV analysis for the gene(s) on the panel but does not permit the optional add on of exome-wide CNV analysis. Any of the NGS platforms allow reflex to other clinically relevant genes, up to whole exome or whole genome sequencing depending upon the base platform selected for the initial test.
An additional 25% charge will be applied to STAT orders. STAT orders are prioritized throughout the testing process.
This test is also offered via a custom panel (click here) on our exome or genome backbone which permits the optional add on of exome-wide CNV or genome-wide SV analysis.
Turnaround Time
3 weeks on average for standard orders or 2 weeks on average for STAT orders.
Please note: Once the testing process begins, an Estimated Report Date (ERD) range will be displayed in the portal. This is the most accurate prediction of when your report will be complete and may differ from the average TAT published on our website. About 85% of our tests will be reported within or before the ERD range. We will notify you of significant delays or holds which will impact the ERD. Learn more about turnaround times here.
Targeted Testing
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Clinical Features and Genetics 
Clinical Features
The neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs) are inherited neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorders caused by the accumulation of ceroid and lipofuscin in various cell types, mainly cells of the cerebral cortex, cerebellar cortex, and retina (Dyken 1988; Williams and Mole 2012). Characteristic features at onset include clumsiness; deterioration of vision and psychomotor functions; seizures and behavioral changes. Progression of clinical features results ultimately in total disability, blindness and premature death. Although NCL affects primarily children, age of onset of symptoms varies from infancy to adulthood. The incidence of NCL is variable and ranges from 1.3 to 7 per 100,000 (Mole and Williams 2013). However, it is more common in northern European populations, particularly Finland where the incidence may reach 1 in 12,500 individuals and a carrier frequency of 1 in 70 (Rider and Rider 1988). NCLs are clinically and genetically heterogeneous. A nomenclature and classification based both on the age of onset of symptoms and the disease-causing gene has been recently developed, which classifies NCLs into thirteen subtypes (CLN1-8, 10-14) (Williams and Mole 2012). The causative gene for the CLN9 phenotype has not been identified yet (Schulz et al. 2004).
Of note, NCLs were previously known as Batten disease. However, in recent nomenclature, Batten disease only applies to NCL caused by pathogenic variants in CLN3.
CLN4 is characterized by an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance, adult onset, rapid progression, and reduced life span. Symptoms start usually between the third and fourth decades of life with tonic-clonic seizures. Additional symptoms appear with the progression of the disease and include myoclonic seizures, dementia, attention deficit, memory loss, speech abnormality, tremor, voluntary movement disturbance and parkinsonian features (Burneo et al. 2003). MRI findings are consistent with cerebral and cerebellar brain atrophy. Vision is spared (Nosková et al. 2011).
Genetics
CLN4 is the only neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis that is inherited with an autosomal dominant manner. The penetrance is high. It is caused by pathogenic variants in the DNAJC5 gene. To date, only two variants have been implicated in the disorder. A missense variant (c.344T>G, p.Leu115Arg) and a three-nucleotide deletion that is predicted to result in the in-frame deletion of an adjacent residue (p.Leu116del) have been reported in a total of 8 unrelated families (Nosková et al. 2011; Benitez et al. 2011; Greaves et al. 2012; Velinov et al. 2012). These two variants accounted for about 38% of cases with unexplained adult-onset. Haplotype analyses indicate that both variants are recurrent (Cadieux-Dion et al. 2013).
The DNAJC5 gene encodes cysteine-string protein alpha (CSPalpha), which is postulated to play a neuroprotective role. DNAJC5 pathogenic variants result in synaptic dysfunction and reduced life span in mice (Schmitz F. et al. 2006).
Clinical Sensitivity - Sequencing with CNV PG-Select
The two pathogenic variants in the DNAJC5 gene accounted for about 38% of cases with unexplained adult-onset (Cadieux-Dion et al. 2013).
Testing Strategy
This test provides full coverage of all coding exons of the DNAJC5 gene, plus ~10 bases of flanking noncoding DNA. We define full coverage as >20X NGS reads or Sanger sequencing.
Indications for Test
Candidates for the DNAJC5 test are patients with a clinical diagnosis suggestive of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis and autosomal dominant inheritance.
Candidates for the DNAJC5 test are patients with a clinical diagnosis suggestive of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis and autosomal dominant inheritance.
Gene
Official Gene Symbol | OMIM ID |
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DNAJC5 | 611203 |
Inheritance | Abbreviation |
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Autosomal Dominant | AD |
Autosomal Recessive | AR |
X-Linked | XL |
Mitochondrial | MT |
Disease
Name | Inheritance | OMIM ID |
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Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Neuronal 4B Autosomal Dominant | AD | 162350 |
Related Tests
Citations 
- Benitez B.A. et al. 2011. Plos One. 6: e26741. PubMed ID: 22073189
- Burneo J.G. et al. 2003. Epilepsia. 44: 841-6. PubMed ID: 12790899
- Cadieux-Dion M. et al. 2013. Clinical Genetics. 83: 571-5. PubMed ID: 22978711
- Dyken P.R. 1988. American journal of medical genetics. Supplement. 5: 69-84. PubMed ID: 3146331
- Greaves J. et al. 2012. The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 287: 37330-9. PubMed ID: 22902780
- Mole S.E., Williams R.E. 2013. Neuronal Ceroid-Lipofuscinoses. In: Pagon RA, Adam MP, Bird TD, Dolan CR, Fong C-T, and Stephens K, editors. GeneReviews™, Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle. PubMed ID: 20301601
- Nosková L. et al. 2011. American Journal of Human Genetics. 89: 241-52. PubMed ID: 21820099
- Rider J.A., Rider D.L. 1988. American journal of medical genetics. Supplement. 5: 21-6. PubMed ID: 3146319
- Schmitz F. et al. 2006. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 103: 2926-31. PubMed ID: 16477021
- Schulz A. et al. 2004. Annals of neurology. 56: 342-50. PubMed ID: 15349861
- Velinov M. et al. 2012. Plos One. 7: e29729. PubMed ID: 22235333
- Williams R.E., Mole S.E. 2012. Neurology. 79: 183-91. PubMed ID: 22778232
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