Chromosome 3 open reading frame 86, pseudogene (C3orf86P)

Chromosome 3 open reading frame 86, pseudogene (C3orf86P) is a **unitary pseudogene** located at chromosomal region 3p21.31[1][4][5]. Unitary pseudogenes such as C3orf86P are genomic loci that resemble functional genes but have lost their protein-coding capacity during evolution, possibly through inactivating mutations[6]. C3orf86P is annotated as "transcribed," although evidence for a specific transcript or biological function is lacking. Pseudogenes in general can act through RNA-mediated mechanisms to regulate their parent gene or related genes, often as microRNA decoys or producers of regulatory RNAs[2][3][8]. However, there is no direct evidence indicating that C3orf86P acts as a therapeutic target, is involved in disease, or has established biomarker or drug interactions. It is not considered a therapeutic target, as it does not encode a functional receptor, enzyme, or related pharmacological target[5][6][7]. Previous gene symbols include LINC00694 and C3orf86[5].

Other names

LINC00694C3orf86