Ankyrin repeat domain 36B pseudogene 2 (ANKRD36BP2)

Ankyrin repeat domain 36B pseudogene 2 (ANKRD36BP2) is a human pseudogene located on chromosome 2 and annotated under NCBI Gene ID 645784[11]. Pseudogenes like ANKRD36BP2 are genomic sequences similar to known genes but are generally considered non-functional due to mutations that prevent the production of a functional protein[7][9]. Although traditionally labeled as "junk DNA," pseudogenes may have regulatory functions through their RNA transcripts, which can modulate gene expression of parental or other genes by acting as miRNA sponges or producing regulatory RNAs[7][9]. ANKRD36BP2 has known expression profiles in various tissues, but does not encode a protein with established function[3][1]. There are no known drugs, diagnostic biomarkers, or clinically validated mechanisms of action for this locus. Some large-scale bioinformatics analyses suggest the pseudogene might be associated with disease states (e.g., gastric cancer[3]), but these findings are preliminary and not sufficient to define it as a therapeutic target. Summary: ANKRD36BP2 is a pseudogene, not a therapeutic target, with no known protein product, drug interactions, or established clinical functions. While its transcripts may have regulatory potential (as is generally true for some pseudogenes), there is not enough evidence to support its inclusion as a canonical molecular target in a therapeutic or biomarker context[3][7][9][11].

Other names

ANKRD36BP2ANKRD36 Pseudogene 2ENSG00000291127