Chromosome X open reading frame 56 pseudogene (ENSG00000233170)

Chromosome X open reading frame 56 pseudogene (ENSG00000233170) is a non-functional genomic locus located on the X chromosome, classified as a pseudogene. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences that resemble functional genes but have lost their protein-coding potential due to disabling mutations such as premature stop codons or frameshifts[4][2][3]. They may originate by gene duplication, retrotransposition, or loss of gene function without duplication. While most pseudogenes are not transcribed or translated, some can be transcribed at low levels and, in rare cases, acquire regulatory roles in gene expression. However, the majority, including this locus, do not produce functional proteins and are not considered therapeutic drug targets, enzymes, receptors, or disease biomarkers[2][4][3][1].

Other names

Cxorf56P