Dead end homolog 1 pseudogene (DND1P)

The Dead end homolog 1 pseudogene (DND1 pseudogene) is a non-functional segment of DNA classified as a pseudogene, based on its significant sequence similarity to the functional dead end homolog 1 gene in other species (such as zebrafish), but it does not encode a functional protein in humans due to accumulated disabling mutations[1][4]. Pseudogenes like this can sometimes complicate molecular biology studies due to their sequence similarity to real genes but do not have established roles in human biology or disease, do not produce proteins, and are not drug targets[1][4][8].\n\nThis target is not suitable for further consideration as a conventional drug target or biomarker due to its pseudogene status.

Other names

DND1 pseudogeneENSG00000262539