Abhydrolase domain containing 15 pseudogene

Abhydrolase domain containing 15 pseudogene (LOC100420541, ENSG00000271696) is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional, non-coding segment of DNA that closely resembles the functional gene ABHD15 but does not produce a functional protein[1][3]. Pseudogenes may arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events and generally do not contribute directly to cellular function or serve as viable therapeutic targets. The functional gene, *abhydrolase domain containing 15* (ABHD15), participates in adipogenesis and lipid metabolism, but this pseudogene copy (LOC100420541) does not encode a protein and lacks established roles in biological pathways, diseases, or drug interactions[1][3][7]. This entry is sometimes confused with the functional gene ABHD15, which is involved in adipose tissue biology and has been proposed as a therapeutic target in obesity and diabetes research[2][7]. However, LOC100420541 (ENSG00000271696) itself is not functional and does not encode a protein. There are no known drugs, mechanisms, biomarkers, or safety issues related specifically to this pseudogene[1][3][7]. If a functional target is required, refer to "Abhydrolase domain containing 15" (ABHD15), not the pseudogene[2][7]. This record should not be considered a valid molecular therapeutic target but rather a non-coding genomic element[1][3].

Other names

LOC100420541ABHD15 pseudogene