Actin-like 8 pseudogene

The actin-like 8 pseudogene (ENSG00000278687) is a non-functional genomic element related to the protein-coding gene ACTL8. Like other pseudogenes, it does not encode a functional protein and is generally not considered a direct therapeutic target. Pseudogenes can have regulatory roles or serve as biomarkers in cancer genomics, but there is currently no evidence that actin-like 8 pseudogene is a validated drug target or involved in canonical biological processes. ACTL8P/ENSG00000278687 is a pseudogene, which means it is a non-functional relic of a gene. It should not be confused with ACTL8 (actin-like protein 8), which is a protein-coding gene with demonstrated roles in cancer cell proliferation and may be a potential target for therapy in some contexts. Pseudogenes, including actin-like 8 pseudogene, may have regulatory functions in gene expression and could serve as biomarkers in some cancer studies, but their roles are distinct from classical therapeutic targets.

Other names

ACTL8PACTL8 pseudogene