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CHRND
cholinergic receptor nicotinic delta subunit
Chromosome 2 ยท 2q37.1
NCBI Gene: 1144Ensembl: ENSG00000135902.11HGNC: HGNC:1965UniProt: B4E3W4
41PubMed Papers
24Diseases
22Drugs
44Pathogenic Variants
FUNCTIONAL ROLE
Ion ChannelReceptorTransporter
CLINICAL
FDA Approved TargetOMIM Disease Gene
DATA QUALITY
โœ“ Experimental GO Evidenceโœ“ Swiss-Prot Reviewed
transmitter-gated monoatomic ion channel activity involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane potentialneuromuscular junctionplasma membranemusculoskeletal movementCongenital myasthenic syndromeslethal multiple pterygium syndromeMuscle spasmmuscle cramp
โœฆAI Summary

CHR2 encodes the delta subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (AChR), a pentameric ion channel complex at the neuromuscular junction 1. Upon acetylcholine binding, CHR2 undergoes conformational changes that facilitate opening of an ion-conducting channel, enabling depolarization and skeletal muscle contraction 2. This component is essential for neuromuscular signal transmission and synaptic transmission. Pathogenic CHR2 variants cause congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS), a group of heterogeneous neuromuscular disorders characterized by impaired neuromuscular transmission 23. CMS associated with CHR2 variants typically present with ocular symptoms, feeding difficulties, and bulbar dysfunction with earlier symptom onset compared to variants in other AChR subunits 1. In a Belgian cohort, CHR2 variants represented one of multiple genes associated with CMS phenotypes 4. Treatment responses are largely predictable based on CHR2 genotypes, with cholinesterase inhibitors and sympathomimetics showing efficacy in most patients 2. Rare CHR2 variants have also been associated with familial esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula, suggesting potential pleiotropic effects 5. Long-term prognosis for CMS patients with CHR2 variants is generally favorable with appropriate pharmacological intervention 3.

Sources cited
1
CHRND encodes one of four transmembrane subunits of the adult nicotinic acetylcholine receptor; variants cause CMS with early onset and feeding difficulties as common presentation
PMID: 40768883
2
CHRND mutations cause CMS through impaired neuromuscular transmission; pathogenic variants are classified among 35 CMS-related genes; treatment varies by genotype
PMID: 36835142
3
CHRND variants are associated with an ocular presentation group in CMS; long-term prognosis is generally favorable with therapy
PMID: 38696726
4
CHRND pathogenic variants identified in CMS patients with variable age of onset including adult-onset cases
PMID: 38964204
5
CHRND nonsense variant identified in familial esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula cases
PMID: 38087897
Disease Associationsโ“˜24
Congenital myasthenic syndromesOpen Targets
0.77Strong
lethal multiple pterygium syndromeOpen Targets
0.76Strong
muscle crampOpen Targets
0.53Moderate
Muscle spasmOpen Targets
0.53Moderate
postsynaptic congenital myasthenic syndromeOpen Targets
0.37Weak
Postsynaptic congenital myasthenic syndromesOpen Targets
0.37Weak
centronuclear myopathyOpen Targets
0.34Weak
Muscle weaknessOpen Targets
0.33Weak
Breathing dysregulationOpen Targets
0.33Weak
DyspneaOpen Targets
0.33Weak
ptosisOpen Targets
0.33Weak
MyalgiaOpen Targets
0.32Weak
deficiency anemiaOpen Targets
0.29Weak
arthrogryposis multiplex congenitaOpen Targets
0.27Weak
fetal akinesia deformation sequenceOpen Targets
0.27Weak
fetal akinesia deformation sequence 1Open Targets
0.27Weak
acute respiratory distress syndromeOpen Targets
0.26Weak
strokeOpen Targets
0.26Weak
neurodegenerative diseaseOpen Targets
0.24Weak
congenital myasthenic syndromeOpen Targets
0.19Weak
Multiple pterygium syndrome, lethal typeUniProt
Myasthenic syndrome, congenital, 3A, slow-channelUniProt
Myasthenic syndrome, congenital, 3B, fast-channelUniProt
Myasthenic syndrome, congenital, 3C, associated with acetylcholine receptor deficiencyUniProt
Pathogenic Variants44
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.933-2A>GLikely pathogenic
not provided|Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2026
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.127C>T (p.Arg43Trp)Pathogenic
not provided|Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome|Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3A
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 43
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.821-2A>CPathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome|Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3C|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.769T>C (p.Cys257Arg)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome|CHRND-related disorder|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 257
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.234G>A (p.Trp78Ter)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome|not provided|Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3B|Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3A;Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3B;Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3C|Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3B;Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3C;Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 78
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.1007G>A (p.Arg336Gln)Likely pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome|not provided|CHRND-related disorder
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 336
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.982_983del (p.Val328fs)Pathogenic
Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3B|Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 328
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.521_524dup (p.Ala176fs)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome|not provided
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 176
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.248G>A (p.Trp83Ter)Pathogenic
Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3B|Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2022โ†’ Residue 83
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.1107del (p.Ser370fs)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome|Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3B
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†2022โ†’ Residue 370
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.628G>T (p.Glu210Ter)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 210
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.36del (p.Ala13fs)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 13
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.600_603del (p.Asp201fs)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2025โ†’ Residue 201
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.509+1G>ALikely pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2024
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.95del (p.Leu32fs)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 32
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.510-1G>TLikely pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2024
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.247_251dup (p.Asp85fs)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 85
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.866C>T (p.Ser289Phe)Likely pathogenic
Congenital myasthenic syndrome 3A|Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2024โ†’ Residue 289
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.211del (p.Glu71fs)Pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2023โ†’ Residue 71
NM_000751.3(CHRND):c.556del (p.Asp186fs)Likely pathogenic
Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome
โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†2023โ†’ Residue 186
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Drug Targets22
ATRACURIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
ATRACURIUM BESYLATEEARLY_PHASE_1
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
CISATRACURIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
Muscle spasm
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATEPhase III
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
acute respiratory distress syndrome
DECAMETHONIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist
Muscle spasm
DOXACURIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
muscle cramp
GALLAMINE TRIETHIODIDEApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
METOCURINE IODIDEApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
MIVACURIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
MIVACURIUM CHLORIDEPhase II
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
Decreased liver function
PANCURONIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
PIPECURONIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
muscle cramp
PIPECURONIUM BROMIDEUNKNOWN
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
RAPACURONIUM BROMIDEApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
Muscle spasm
ROCURONIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
Muscle spasm
ROCURONIUM BROMIDEPhase III
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDEApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
SUXAMETHONIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
muscle cramp
TUBOCURARINEApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
TUBOCURARINE CHLORIDEUNKNOWN
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
VECURONIUMApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
muscle cramp
VECURONIUM BROMIDEApproved
Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
Related Genes
ALPIProtein interaction78%CHRNA4Protein interaction78%MUSKProtein interaction77%CHRNA6Protein interaction77%CHRNA7Protein interaction77%CHRNB2Protein interaction76%
Tissue Expression6 tissues
Brain
100%
Ovary
38%
Lung
38%
Liver
13%
Bone Marrow
0%
Heart
0%
Gene Interaction Network
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CHRNDALPICHRNA4MUSKCHRNA6CHRNA7CHRNB2
PROTEIN STRUCTURE
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PDB9DMS ยท 1.92 ร… ยท EM
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Constraintโ“˜
LOEUFโ“˜
0.85LoF Tolerant
pLIโ“˜
0.00Tolerant
Observed/Expected LoF0.65 [0.51โ€“0.85]
RankingsWhere CHRND stands among ~20K protein-coding genes
  • #9,981of 20,598
    Most Researched41
  • #97of 1,025
    FDA-Approved Drug Targets16 ยท top 10%
  • #1,450of 5,498
    Most Pathogenic Variants44
  • #7,348of 17,882
    Most Constrained (LOEUF)0.85
Genes detectedCHRND
Sources retrieved10 papers
Response timeโ€”
๐Ÿ“„ Sources
10โ–ผ
1
Clinical and Pathologic Features of Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes Caused by 35 Genes-A Comprehensive Review.
PMID: 36835142
Int J Mol Sci ยท 2023
1.00
2
A 20-year Clinical and Genetic Neuromuscular Cohort Analysis in Lebanon: An International Effort.
PMID: 34602496
J Neuromuscul Dis ยท 2022
0.90
3
Involvement of muscle satellite cell dysfunction in neuromuscular disorders: Expanding the portfolio of satellite cell-opathies.
PMID: 35302338
Eur J Transl Myol ยท 2022
0.80
4
Congenital myasthenic syndromes in adults: clinical features, diagnosis and long-term prognosis.
PMID: 38696726
Brain ยท 2024
0.70
5
Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes in Belgium: Genetic and Clinical Characterization of Pediatric and Adult Patients.
PMID: 38964204
Pediatr Neurol ยท 2024
0.60