Chromosome 22 open reading frame 42 pseudogene (C22orf42 pseudogene)

The **Chromosome 22 open reading frame 42 pseudogene (C22orf42 pseudogene)** is a non-functional genomic sequence located on human chromosome 22 (annotated by Ensembl as ENSG00000285697)[1]. Pseudogenes are DNA segments that bear high similarity to protein-coding genes but lack the ability to produce a functional protein product due to sequence disruptions, absence of promoters, or other critical features[2]. Although historically regarded as “junk DNA,” recent research reveals that some pseudogenes are transcribed into noncoding RNAs that may impact gene regulation in various cellular contexts[4][6]. For the C22orf42 pseudogene, there is no evidence of protein product, direct biological function, or therapeutic relevance; it is classified by genomic databases as a processed pseudogene[1]. It is not recognized as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or therapeutic target[1][2][4].

Other names

C22orf42PChromosome 22 open reading frame 42 pseudogeneENSG00000285697

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