Chromosome 14 open reading frame 2 pseudogene (ENSG00000233737)

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 2 pseudogene (ENSG00000233737) is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a DNA sequence that closely resembles a functional gene but has lost its ability to produce a protein product due to accumulated mutations or other genetic changes. Pseudogenes such as this one are typically nonfunctional, though occasionally pseudogenes can exert gene regulatory effects via RNA-based mechanisms or participate in gene expression modulation. However, no direct protein product, biological function, disease link, or therapeutic targeting or drug interaction is currently established for this specific pseudogene. This entry does not represent a classical therapeutic target (e.g., receptor, enzyme, transporter). It is mainly a nonfunctional genomic element annotated for completeness in the human genome. There is no evidence of protein expression or disease association, and thus it should not be considered a therapeutic target.

Other names

C14orf2 pseudogeneChromosome 14 ORF2 pseudogene