BLVRB pseudogene 1 (BLVRBP1)

BLVRBP1, or BLVRB pseudogene 1, is a genomic locus in the human genome resembling the functional biliverdin reductase B (BLVRB) gene. Unlike its functional counterpart, BLVRBP1 is a pseudogene, which means it does not produce a functional protein product and is not involved in catalytic activity, signaling, or recognized disease pathways. While the functional enzyme BLVRB is implicated in heme metabolism, redox regulation, and certain disease models[1][5], no experimental or clinical evidence associates BLVRBP1 with any biological or therapeutic role. Relevant context: - If you are seeking information on the active enzyme, refer to biliverdin reductase B (BLVRB)[1][3][5]. That is a well-described, canonical enzyme involved in heme degradation, with possible roles in cancer and inflammatory processes. - The pseudogene BLVRBP1 should not be confused with the functional gene or its protein product[1][5]. If your intention was to collect pharmacological or biomedical information, you should consider biliverdin reductase B (BLVRB), not its pseudogene BLVRBP1.

Other names

BLVRBP1Biliverdin reductase B pseudogene 1