Ankyrin repeat domain 18C, pseudogene (ANKRD18CP)

Ankyrin repeat domain 18C, pseudogene (ANKRD18CP) is classified as a **pseudogene**, meaning it is a DNA segment that closely resembles a functional gene but does not code for a protein product due to accumulated disabling mutations[1][2][3][4]. ANKRD18CP is found on human chromosome 9, but its precise biological function remains unknown, as is typical for pseudogenes[5]. Although it does not produce a functional protein, methylation of the ANKRD18CP region has been studied as a potential epigenetic biomarker for cervical pre-cancer screening[5]. There is *no evidence* suggesting that ANKRD18CP serves as a therapeutic target (such as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or similar class), nor are there any drugs known to target this pseudogene[1][5]. Pseudogenes in general can regulate gene expression in subtle ways or provide information about evolutionary history, but clinical or pharmacological functions have not been established for ANKRD18CP[2][3][4][6].

Other names

Ankyrin repeat domain 18C, pseudogene