Cytochrome c, testis, pseudogene (CYCTP)

"Cytochrome c, testis, pseudogene" (CYCTP) refers to a predicted non-protein-coding pseudogene, not to an expressed, functional molecule. While related functional genes exist (such as cytochrome c, testis-specific, involved in electron transport and apoptosis in germ cells[2][3][5][8]), CYCTP itself is not considered an active gene product, not a receptor, enzyme, or other typical therapeutic target. There are no biological functions, known disease roles, biomarkers, drugs, or safety concerns associated with this pseudogene[4]. CYCTP is a pseudogene and not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or classic drug target. If your intent is to reference an active protein, you likely mean "cytochrome c, testis" (gene symbol CYCT or CYCTE in some species). That protein is an electron carrier involved in apoptosis and mitochondrial electron transport in the testis and has established molecular, functional, and disease associations[3][5][8]. If you require information on the functional testis-specific cytochrome c (gene: CYCT), please clarify, as the information here strictly applies to the pseudogene as described in the query[4].

Other names

HCP9cytochrome c, somatic pseudogeneCYCTP