A-kinase anchoring protein 17B, pseudogene (AKAP17BP)

A-kinase anchoring protein 17B, pseudogene (AKAP17BP), is annotated as a pseudogene, a type of genomic DNA that resembles a functional gene but generally lacks protein-coding capacity and biological activity. Unlike bona fide A-kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs), which serve as scaffold proteins organizing signaling complexes around protein kinase A[2][3][4][5], there is no evidence that AKAP17BP produces a functional protein or is implicated in any biological function, disease, or therapeutic context. AKAPs as a family are important scaffolds organizing protein kinase A signaling, but only genes encoding real, functional AKAP proteins are plausible drug targets[3][5]. Pseudogenes like AKAP17BP are not generally studied as therapeutic targets, biomarkers, or have clinical utility. If you intended information on a functional AKAP (such as AKAP17A or AKAP17B, if such protein-coding genes exist), please clarify the gene or target designation. Otherwise, AKAP17BP is not a therapeutic target.

Other names

AKAP17BPA-kinase anchoring protein 17PAKAP-17PA-kinase anchoring protein 17 beta, pseudogene

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