Amylase alpha pseudogene 1 (AMYP1)

Amylase alpha pseudogene 1 (AMYP1, also known as AMY2P) is a member of the amylase gene family in humans and is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it resembles other amylase genes but does not encode a functional enzyme[6][7]. Pseudogenes like AMYP1 arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events but typically have accumulated mutations that prevent them from producing a functional protein. While the functional amylase genes (such as AMY1A, AMY1B, AMY2A) encode active enzymes involved in starch and glycogen digestion, AMYP1 contains sequence features typical of the alpha-amylase genes but is not transcribed or translated into a functional product[6][7]. Pseudogenes can sometimes have regulatory or evolutionary significance, but AMYP1 is not considered a protein, does not have a role in human physiology or disease, and has no relevance as a therapeutic target. Summary: AMYP1 (amylase alpha pseudogene 1) is a non-functional gene related to amylase, with no protein product or role as a drug target[6][7].

Other names

AMY2PAMYP1

None - As above, there are no known mechanisms of action, since AMYP1 does not produce a functional protein