Actin protein pseudogene

The actin protein pseudogene (ENSG00000217495) is classified as a pseudogene, which means it shares sequence similarity to the functional actin genes but is not translated into a functional protein. Actin pseudogenes often arise from duplication or retrotransposition events and usually lack protein-coding capability due to mutations or incomplete gene structure. While functional actin proteins play critical roles in cytoskeletal dynamics, cell motility, and other processes, this pseudogene does not have a direct biological function and is not associated with disease, drug targeting, or therapeutic intervention[1][3][4]. Summary: ENSG00000217495 (Actin protein pseudogene) is not a canonical therapeutic target, encodes no functional protein, and does not participate in classical receptor/enzymatic functions. It is best annotated as a pseudogene, with descriptions and classification reflecting non-coding status and lack of relevance as a drug target[1][3].

Other names

Actin pseudogeneBeta-actin pseudogeneActin-related pseudogene