Ankyrin repeat domain 33B pseudogene 6 (ANKRD33BP6)

ANKRD33B pseudogene 6 (ANKRD33BP6) is a non-functional DNA segment in the human genome classified as a pseudogene, named for its sequence similarity to the functional Ankyrin repeat domain 33B gene[2][3][5]. Pseudogenes are genomic remnants of functional genes that have lost protein-coding capacity due to mutation accumulation[7]. Most pseudogenes, including ANKRD33BP6, do not produce functional proteins and are not therapeutic targets. Some pseudogenes can affect gene expression by acting as competing endogenous RNAs or microRNA decoys, but there is no evidence for such a function for ANKRD33BP6 specifically[6][7]. There are no known associated biological functions, disease roles, drug interactions, mechanisms of action, biomarker utility, or safety concerns for ANKRD33BP6. This pseudogene is recognized only for annotation purposes within genomic databases[2][3][4][5].

Other names

ANKRD33B pseudogene 6ANKRD33BP6