ARL8B pseudogene 1 (ARL8BP1)

ARL8B pseudogene 1 (ARL8BP1) is a genomic region classified as a pseudogene associated with the ARL8B gene family. Pseudogenes resemble protein-coding genes but typically lack the capacity to produce functional proteins due to mutations or truncations. ARL8BP1 does not have established biological activity, disease associations, or therapeutic interest. The functional, disease-associated, and molecular data available in scientific literature and curated databases instead refer to the canonical gene ARL8B, which encodes ARF Like GTPase 8B, a regulator of lysosomal trafficking and antigen presentation. ARL8BP1 should not be confused with ARL8B, which is biologically active. There is nothing to suggest ARL8BP1 is a real or actionable drug target; references and research concern the active ARL8B gene, not the pseudogene ARL8BP1.

Other names

ARL8BP1ARL8B pseudogene 1