Double homeobox 4 like 12 (pseudogene) (DUX4L12)

Double homeobox 4 like 12 (DUX4L12) is a human pseudogene closely related in sequence to the Double homeobox 4 (DUX4) gene, which encodes a functional transcription factor. DUX4 is involved in early embryonic gene regulation and is implicated in diseases including facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and certain cancers[1][7][4][5]. However, DUX4L12 itself is classified as a pseudogene and is not known to be transcribed or translated into a functional protein. It does not have a molecular or therapeutic role in human biology and should not be conflated with DUX4, the active transcription factor. Any drug discovery or disease research relevance should instead focus on DUX4 rather than DUX4L12[3][6]. If information about DUX4 (Double homeobox 4), the functional transcription factor, is desired, please specify, as it has established roles in human disease[1][7][4][5][6].

Other names

Double homeobox 4 like 12 (pseudogene)DUX4L12Double homeobox, 4 pseudogene

Not applicable. Drugs and interventions targeting DUX4L12 have not been reported.