DEAD-box helicase 10 pseudogene 2 (DDX10P2)

DDX10P2, or DEAD-box helicase 10 pseudogene 2, is a pseudogene. Pseudogenes are sequences in the genome that resemble known genes but are generally not functional—they do not encode an active protein product. This particular gene is classified as a pseudogene of the DEAD-box helicase 10 (DDX10) gene, which itself encodes an RNA helicase involved in various aspects of RNA metabolism, such as ribosome assembly, translation initiation, and RNA splicing[3][5]. However, DDX10P2 does not encode a functional protein, is not known to be involved in any biological functions or disease processes, and is not considered a drug target or a biomarker. There are no known drugs or therapeutic interventions directed at DDX10P2[3][5]. Key points: - DDX10P2 is a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional, non-coding genomic element. - The functional analog, DEAD-box helicase 10 (DDX10), participates in RNA metabolism and has roles in innate immunity and possibly in several diseases, but DDX10P2 itself does not[3][5]. - There is no evidence from reference databases or scientific literature that DDX10P2 encodes a targetable protein, participates in disease pathways, or interacts with known drugs. - If a functional DEAD-box helicase is required for study or targeting, the correct entry should be “DEAD-box helicase 10 (DDX10)” and not DDX10P2[3][5]. Summary of issue: - DDX10P2 is a pseudogene, not a protein-coding or functional therapeutic target. There is no evidence to suggest it encodes a protein or acts as a molecular target in pharmacology or disease biology. If this was intended to describe an active RNA helicase, the correct entry would be DEAD-box helicase 10 (DDX10), not DDX10P2. Note: If structured information is needed about a functional DEAD-box helicase target, data for DEAD-box helicase 10 (DDX10) should be used instead, as DDX10P2 is not biologically active[3][5].

Other names

DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box polypeptide 10 pseudogene 2DDX10P2