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NTNG1
netrin G1
Chromosome 1 · 1p13.3
NCBI Gene: 22854Ensembl: ENSG00000162631.21HGNC: HGNC:23319UniProt: B4DKF0
42PubMed Papers
20Diseases
0Drugs
0Pathogenic Variants
DATA QUALITY
✓ Experimental GO Evidence✓ Swiss-Prot Reviewed
plasma membranesynaptic membrane adhesionprotein bindingcell adhesion molecule bindingobesityAbnormality of the skeletal systematypical Rett syndromecomplex neurodevelopmental disorder
✦AI Summary

NTNG1 (netrin G1) is a membrane-bound cell adhesion molecule that plays critical roles in both neuronal development and disease pathology. In the nervous system, NTNG1 functions as a guidance cue involved in controlling neuronal circuit formation, promoting neurite outgrowth of both axons and dendrites, and regulating neuron migration and projection development 1. The gene has been implicated in autism spectrum disorders, with recurrent protein-altering mutations identified in sporadic autism cases, suggesting its importance in neurodevelopmental processes 1. Beyond its neuronal functions, NTNG1 has emerged as a novel target antigen in primary membranous nephropathy, where IgG4 autoantibodies against NTNG1 cause subepithelial immune complex deposition in glomeruli 2. The protein is expressed on podocyte membranes, and NTNG1-associated membranous nephropathy represents a distinct disease entity with persistent proteinuria 2. Additionally, NTNG1 serves as a diagnostic biomarker for diabetic kidney disease 3 and shows oncogenic properties in hepatocellular carcinoma by promoting epithelial-mesenchymal transition, tumor proliferation, and metastasis 4. This diverse functional profile establishes NTNG1 as a multifaceted protein with significant roles in neurological development, autoimmune kidney disease, and cancer progression.

Sources cited
1
NTNG1 shows recurrent protein-altering mutations in sporadic autism spectrum disorders
PMID: 22495309
2
NTNG1 is a novel target antigen in primary membranous nephropathy, expressed on podocyte membranes with IgG4 autoantibodies causing immune complex deposition
PMID: 35985817
3
NTNG1 serves as a diagnostic biomarker for diabetic kidney disease
PMID: 31895808
4
NTNG1 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression through epithelial-mesenchymal transition, enhancing proliferation, invasion, and migration
PMID: 38101695
⚠Limited data available — This gene has 4 indexed publications. Summary and analysis may be incomplete.
Disease Associationsⓘ20
obesityOpen Targets
0.44Moderate
Abnormality of the skeletal systemOpen Targets
0.39Weak
atypical Rett syndromeOpen Targets
0.37Weak
complex neurodevelopmental disorderOpen Targets
0.37Weak
overnutritionOpen Targets
0.37Weak
morbid obesityOpen Targets
0.36Weak
type 2 diabetes mellitusOpen Targets
0.31Weak
ovarian dysfunctionOpen Targets
0.28Weak
liver diseaseOpen Targets
0.26Weak
pyogenic granulomaOpen Targets
0.26Weak
Paralytic ileusOpen Targets
0.25Weak
chronic intestinal vascular insufficiencyOpen Targets
0.24Weak
bone remodeling diseaseOpen Targets
0.23Weak
spermatoceleOpen Targets
0.23Weak
Progressive visual lossOpen Targets
0.16Weak
musculoskeletal system diseaseOpen Targets
0.16Weak
aortic stenosisOpen Targets
0.16Weak
Abnormality of refractionOpen Targets
0.15Weak
refractive errorOpen Targets
0.15Weak
AnxietyOpen Targets
0.08Suggestive
Pathogenic Variants
No pathogenic variants reported on ClinVar for this gene.
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Related Genes
NTNG2Shared pathway86%LRRC4BProtein interaction85%CDKL5Protein interaction85%LRRC4CProtein interaction73%LRRC4Protein interaction67%SLITRK5Shared pathway29%
Tissue Expression6 tissues
Brain
100%
Lung
50%
Ovary
7%
Bone Marrow
6%
Heart
3%
Liver
1%
Gene Interaction Network
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PROTEIN STRUCTURE
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PDB3ZYJ · 3.25 Å · X-ray
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Constraintⓘ
LOEUFⓘ
0.44Moderately Constrained
pLIⓘ
1.00Intolerant
Observed/Expected LoF0.29 [0.20–0.44]
RankingsWhere NTNG1 stands among ~20K protein-coding genes
  • #9,919of 20,598
    Most Researched42
  • #2,449of 17,882
    Most Constrained (LOEUF)0.44 · top quartile
Genes detectedNTNG1
Sources retrieved10 papers
Response time—
📄 Sources
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1
Membranous nephropathy-diagnosis and identification of target antigens.
PMID: 37863839
Nephrol Dial Transplant · 2024
1.00
2
Antigens in membranous nephropathy: discovery and clinical implications.
PMID: 40691733
Nat Rev Nephrol · 2025
0.90
3
Sporadic autism exomes reveal a highly interconnected protein network of de novo mutations.
PMID: 22495309
Nature · 2012
0.80
4
Gene expression-based analysis identified NTNG1 and HGF as biomarkers for diabetic kidney disease.
PMID: 31895808
Medicine (Baltimore) · 2020
0.70
5
Human Gene Sequences in SARS-CoV-2 and Other Viruses.
PMID: 32503822
In Vivo · 2020
0.60