EFCAB3 pseudogene 1 (EFCAB3P1)

EFCAB3 pseudogene 1 (EFCAB3P1) is classified as a pseudogene in humans. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are nonfunctional; they typically arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events and generally do not encode functional proteins. EFCAB3P1 does not have any well-characterized molecular function, biological process involvement, or association with any disease. It does not serve as a therapeutic or drug target. EFCAB3P1 is a pseudogene and does not encode a functional protein; it is not a receptor, enzyme, or other classical therapeutic target. It has no known biological or pathological function and no known interactions with drugs or biomarker use. Its only commonly reported alias is HILPDA-AS1. No information suggests incorrect naming or confusion, but it is sometimes mistaken for the protein-coding gene EFCAB3 (EF-hand calcium binding domain 3), which is a distinct entity.

Other names

HILPDA-AS1