Cytochrome c, somatic pseudogene 24 (CYCSP24)

Cytochrome c, somatic pseudogene 24 (CYCSP24) is a genomic element classified as a pseudogene of cytochrome c, a key protein involved in mitochondrial electron transport and apoptosis, but CYCSP24 itself does not encode a functional protein and has no known biological or therapeutic function[3][4][5]. The presence of multiple pseudogenes corresponding to the cytochrome c gene reflects duplication events in the human genome, but these pseudogenes are not translated into active cytochrome c protein and are generally considered to have no direct roles in cell biology, disease, or pharmacology. The molecule is neither a receptor, enzyme, transporter, nor is it considered a therapeutic target. No drugs, biomarker roles, or safety concerns are associated with this pseudogene. CYCSP24 appears to be correctly referenced and does not indicate a misspelling, but it is not a therapeutic target, and thus returning information about its drug interactions, therapeutic relevance, or mechanism of action is not applicable. If you intended to ask about the functional cytochrome c protein (CYCS), that is a different gene/protein. CYCSP24 is strictly a pseudogene and not used as a canonical target in drug discovery or disease biology[3][4][5].

Other names

HCP24HC3HCP31