CEP290

Universal Cellular Machinery · Cilium Assembly & Centrosomal Organization

Why does CEP290 matter for light-sensing cells in the eye?

CEP290 makes a protein associated with centrosomes and cilia, including specialized structures in photoreceptors. Disruption of these structures can affect retinal function as part of a broader ciliary disorder.

Common Gene Name
centrosomal protein 290
NCBI Gene ID
80184
Chromosome
12

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (6 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
CEP290-related ciliopathyClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal recessiveView source
2022-02-03
Bardet-Biedl syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2022-10
Leber congenital amaurosisMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2022-10
Joubert syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2022-10
Meckel syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2022-10
Senior-Løken syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2022-10

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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