CIDEC pseudogene 2 (CIDECP2)

CIDEC pseudogene 2 (CIDECP2) is a genomic sequence highly homologous to the functional gene CIDEC (cell death-inducing DNA fragmentation factor-like effector C), but it is classified as a pseudogene and not believed to encode a functional protein. Pseudogenes like CIDECP2 have historically been considered genomic relics without function, though some pseudogenes may exert regulatory effects on gene expression of their parental genes. However, CIDECP2 specifically has no established biological function, disease association, or role as a therapeutic target. It is most relevant as a point of comparison in computational analyses involving pseudogene expression, where pseudogenes as a class may help stratify cancer subtypes or serve as non-coding RNA biomarkers.

Other names

CIDECP2CIDEC pseudogene on chromosome 3

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