1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase 5 pseudogene 1 (AGPAT5P1)

AGPAT5P1 (1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase 5 pseudogene 1) is a human pseudogene, meaning it is a genomic DNA sequence that closely resembles the functional AGPAT5 gene but has acquired mutations that prevent it from encoding a functional protein. Pseudogenes are categorized based on their origin and can sometimes be transcribed; while most are non-functional, some have emerging roles in gene regulation, such as acting as decoys for microRNAs or being involved in homologous recombination events affecting their parent gene. For AGPAT5P1, there is currently no evidence suggesting a regulatory or pathogenic role. It does not serve as a functional enzyme, receptor, or transporter, and is not recognized as a therapeutic target. In summary, AGPAT5P1 is a non-functional pseudogene without current relevance as a drug target, disease marker, or molecular mediator in human biology, except for its genome annotation.

Other names

AGPAT5P11-Acylglycerol-3-Phosphate O-Acyltransferase 5 Pseudogene 1HGNC:37709NCBI Gene:646231Ensembl:ENSG00000234652