Chromosome 16 open reading frame 52 pseudogene (C16orf52 pseudogene)

The Chromosome 16 open reading frame 52 pseudogene (C16orf52 pseudogene, ENSG00000234607) is a DNA sequence on human chromosome 16 that resembles a functional gene but is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is incapable of producing a functional protein product[1][2][4]. Pseudogenes are defined by their sequence similarity (homology) to active genes but are unable to function due to disabling mutations such as premature stop codons or frameshifts[2][4]. Most pseudogenes, including this one, arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition and serve no established functional role in healthy tissues. However, some pseudogenes have been reported to regulate gene expression indirectly in rare cases[6]. C16orf52 pseudogene itself is not considered a therapeutic target or biomarker and has no known roles in disease or interaction with drugs. Its presence may complicate genomic studies due to high sequence similarity with functional genes[4].

Other names

C16orf52 pseudogeneGC01P016296GC01P015970GC01P016096GC01P016255GC01P016374GC01P019567GC01P040844GC01P051550GC01P060585GC01P068451ENSG00000234607

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