Dynactin associated protein pseudogene 3 (DYNAPP3)

Dynactin associated protein pseudogene 3 (DYNAPP3) is a pseudogene in the human genome, located on chromosome 18[6]. Pseudogenes are genomic sequences resembling known genes but are generally non-functional due to mutations or lack of expression. DYNAPP3 is related by sequence to the functional dynactin associated protein gene (DYNAP), but there is no evidence that DYNAPP3 encodes a protein or contributes to any biological function, disease process, or therapeutic mechanism. No known drugs, mechanisms, or clinical relevance are described for this locus[3][6]. Be cautious not to confuse DYNAPP3 (a pseudogene, non-functional) with DYNAP (dynactin associated protein), which is a protein-coding gene with some described biological roles such as promoting AKT1 signaling and cell proliferation[2][4][7].

Other names

dynactin associated protein pseudogene 3DYNAPP3