BCL2 interacting protein 3 pseudogene 24 (BNIP3P24)

BNIP3P24 is a pseudogene related to the BCL2 interacting protein 3 (BNIP3) gene but does not produce a functional protein in humans. Pseudogenes like BNIP3P24 are typically non-functional genomic DNA sequences resembling known genes. While the BNIP gene family plays important roles in apoptosis and autophagy, with members like BNIP3 and BNIP3L acting as pro-apoptotic proteins, BNIP3P24 itself does not encode any functional protein and is not a therapeutic target. Consequently, it does not have biological functions, disease associations, or known drug interactions. Its designation as a pseudogene means it does not participate in cellular signaling or serve as a biomarker for disease. No evidence indicates BNIP3P24 is incorrectly labeled as a therapeutic target; rather, it fits the pattern of multiple identified BNIP3-related pseudogenes, which are generally functionally inert.

Other names

BCL2/adenovirus E1B 19kDa interacting protein 3 pseudogene 24BNIP3P24