BTG3 associated nuclear protein pseudogene

The BTG3 associated nuclear protein pseudogene (ENSG00000260413) is a genetic locus that closely resembles the sequence of the functional BTG3 associated nuclear protein gene but contains disruptions—such as premature stop codons or deletions—that prevent it from producing a functional protein product[1][2][5]. Pseudogenes are typically classified as nonfunctional genomic elements, although some have been shown to play regulatory roles through RNA-mediated mechanisms such as acting as microRNA "sponges"[4][7]. There is no evidence that ENSG00000260413 encodes a functional protein or serves as a direct therapeutic target.

Other names

BTG3 associated nuclear protein (BANP) pseudogene