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Any Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the LITAF gene.
Features include always present findings: Hypoesthesia, Decreased motor nerve conduction velocity, Polyneuropathy, and Gait ataxia and others; and common findings: Paresthesia, Pes cavus, Ataxia, and Positive Romberg sign. 18 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Brain and nerves | 6 | Hyporeflexia, Paresthesia, Polyneuropathy |
Muscles | 1 | Distal muscle weakness |
Heart and blood vessels | 1 | Hypertrophic nerve changes |
LITAF encodes lipopolysaccharide induced TNF factor (161 aa). Plays a role in endosomal protein trafficking and in targeting proteins for lysosomal degradation. Highest expression in Whole Blood (372.3 TPM) and Lung (152.5 TPM).
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1C is associated with mutations in the LITAF gene on chromosome 16.
The LITAF protein participates in Trunk bipotent pancreatic progenitor cell produces pancreatic ductal cell pathway.
LITAF is classified as a druggable target with score 0.0.
Genetic testing for LITAF is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Phenotype severity distribution: 7 always present features, 4 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
1 clinical trial registered, 1 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
1 publication has been identified in PubMed for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1C. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (100%).
Habib S (2025). [PMID: 40688573](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40688573/). *SAGE Open Med Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 7 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Common questions about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1C