Associated genes and subtypes

For each type of Usher syndrome, there are subtypes that are differentiated based on the mutated gene. Below are the recognized genes associated with each Usher syndrome subtype.

Usher Type 1

Gene (Subtype)
MY07A (USH1B)
USH1C (USH1C)
CDH23 (USH1D)
Unknown (USH1E)
PCDH15 (USH1F)
SANS (USH1G)
Unknown (USH1H)
CIB2 (USH1J)

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Usher Type 2

Gene (Subtype)
USH2A (USH2A)
ADGRV1 (USH2C)
GPR98 (USH2C)
VLGR1 (USH2C)
WHRN (USH2D)

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Usher Type 3

Gene (Subtype)
CLRN1 (USH3A)
HARS (USH3B)