Dihydrolipoamide S-succinyltransferase pseudogene 1 (DLSTP1)

Dihydrolipoamide S-succinyltransferase pseudogene 1 (DLSTP1) is a human pseudogene with sequence similarity to the functional gene dihydrolipoamide S-succinyltransferase (DLST), a component of the 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase complex in mitochondria, but DLSTP1 itself does not encode a functional protein or enzyme. Pseudogenes such as DLSTP1 typically result from gene duplication, retrotransposition, or disabling mutations, and are generally nonfunctional; some pseudogenes can regulate gene expression by serving as microRNA sponges or competitive endogenous RNAs, but there is no specific evidence that DLSTP1 has such functions. It is not considered a therapeutic target. DLSTP1 should not be confused with functional targets, and it is not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other classical drug target. If the intent was to query a therapeutic target, this is likely an error.

Other names

DLSTPdihydrolipoamide S-succinyltransferase pseudogene 1

None (as above, not targeted by drugs)