centrosomal protein 192 pseudogene

Centrosomal protein 192 pseudogene is a sequence in the human genome annotated as a pseudogene of the parent gene centrosomal protein 192 (CEP192). Pseudogenes are defined as genomic regions with high sequence similarity to functional genes but typically lack the ability to produce functional proteins due to disabling mutations or absence of regulatory elements[3][5]. In most annotation systems, pseudogenes are not considered direct therapeutic targets, nor do they encode receptors, enzymes, transporters, or other functional biomolecules typically relevant to drug discovery[5]. However, recent research indicates that some pseudogenes may have regulatory roles, such as acting as decoys for miRNAs or influencing chromatin structure, but functional evidence is needed and is generally target-specific, not universally applicable to all pseudogenes[1][7]. There is no current evidence for centrosomal protein 192 pseudogene (ENSG00000262187) being a functional molecule, druggable target, biomarker, or disease-linked locus.

Other names

CEP192 pseudogenecentrosomal protein 192 pseudogene