Gene: NLGN4X

Alternate names for this Gene: ASPGX2|AUTSX2|HLNX|HNL4X|NLGN4

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase protein family. The encoded protein belongs to a family of neuronal cell surface proteins. Members of this family may act as splice site-specific ligands for beta-neurexins and may be involved in the formation and remodeling of central nervous system synapses. The encoded protein interacts with discs large homolog 4 (DLG4). Mutations in this gene have been associated with autism and Asperger syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Gene is located in Chromosome: X

Location in Chromosome : Xp22.32-p22.31

Description of this Gene: neuroligin 4 X-linked

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs12009217 in NLGN4X gene and Schizophrenia PMID 29483656 2018 Common schizophrenia alleles are enriched in mutation-intolerant genes and in regions under strong background selection.

PMID 25056061 2014 Biological insights from 108 schizophrenia-associated genetic loci.