B cell receptor associated protein 31 pseudogene 1 (BCAP31P1)

B cell receptor associated protein 31 pseudogene 1 (BCAP31P1) is a human pseudogene, annotated within multiple human genome databases[4][3][6]. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences that resemble functional genes but are rendered nonfunctional through mutation, insertion, deletion, or other processes[2]. BCAP31P1 shares homology with the protein-coding BCAP31 gene, which encodes a multi-pass transmembrane endoplasmic reticulum protein involved in membrane protein trafficking and apoptosis[1]. However, BCAP31P1 itself does not encode a functional protein and is not implicated as a direct therapeutic or diagnostic target[2][5][6]. Some pseudogenes can participate in gene regulation via non-coding RNA activity, but there is no specific evidence supporting such a role for BCAP31P1. Standard identifiers include HGNC:51323 and Ensembl: ENSG00000261217[4]. If more information on the function or regulatory role of this specific pseudogene becomes available, it could be updated, but there is currently no evidence for its function or implication in human disease or therapy as a target.

Other names

BCAP31P1TCONS_l2_00010135