Chromosome 8 open reading frame 33 pseudogene (ENSG00000259983)

Chromosome 8 open reading frame 33 pseudogene (ENSG00000259983) is a genomic region classified as a pseudogene on human chromosome 8[2][4]. A pseudogene is a DNA sequence with high sequence similarity to a functional gene but with disabling mutations or incomplete structure that preclude production of a fully functional protein[2][4]. C8orf33 has a protein-coding counterpart known as "chromosome 8 open reading frame 33" (C8orf33), but the pseudogene variant is not expected to produce a functional protein product and does not have a known biological function or disease association[3][4]. Like many pseudogenes, it is listed in genome annotations mainly for completeness and because pseudogenes can sometimes interfere with molecular assays due to sequence similarity[4]. There is no evidence that this pseudogene has regulatory or pathological relevance, nor is it considered a therapeutic target[3][4][6].

Other names

C8orf33 pseudogenechromosome 8 open reading frame 33 pseudogene