Developmentally regulated GTP binding protein 1 pseudogene 2 (DRG1P2)

DRG1 pseudogene 2 (DRG1P2) is a non-protein-coding genomic segment related to the developmentally regulated GTP binding protein 1 (DRG1)[1][2][3]. Pseudogenes, such as DRG1P2, are typically characterized by sequence similarity to their parental protein-coding genes but contain disabling mutations that prevent them from encoding functional proteins[5]. While some pseudogenes are transcribed and might offer regulatory functions at the RNA level, there is no current evidence that DRG1P2 has such a role. DRG1, the parent gene of DRG1P2, participates in protein translation, microtubule regulation, and cell growth, with disease associations including cancer and neurodegeneration[1][3][6]. However, DRG1P2 itself is not considered a therapeutic target, nor is it involved in these biological processes.

Other names

DRG1P2developmentally regulated GTP binding protein 1 pseudogene 2