Ankyrin repeat domain 20 family member A4, pseudogene (ANKRD20A4P)

ANKRD20A4P (Ankyrin repeat domain 20 family member A4, pseudogene) is a pseudogene locus in the human genome and is classified as a non-protein-coding genetic element[2]. It shares sequence similarity with protein-coding ankyrin repeat domain genes but contains mutations or deletions that prevent translation into a functional ankyrin-repeat-containing protein[2]. Pseudogenes like ANKRD20A4P may act as regulatory RNAs by competing for microRNA binding and, in rare cases for some pseudogenes, may influence the expression of their parental genes or participate in long non-coding RNA functions[5][3]. However, there is no experimental evidence that ANKRD20A4P produces a protein or has a documented healthy or disease-promoting biological function, nor is it recognized as a drug target or therapeutic receptor[2][1]. The gene is listed in major databases such as NCBI Gene (728747) and Ensembl (ENSG00000172014), but designated as a pseudogene without known clinical relevance[2][1].

Other names

ANKRD20A4Ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein 20A4 pseudogenePutative ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein 20A4OTTHUMG00000066855Ankyrin repeat domain 20 family, member A4Ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein 20A4