egl-9 family hypoxia-inducible factor 3 pseudogene 1 (EGLN3P1)

EGLN3P1, or egl-9 family hypoxia-inducible factor 3 pseudogene 1, is a genetic locus classified as a pseudogene, related to but distinct from the protein-coding EGLN3 gene. Pseudogenes are similar to functional genes but are typically non-coding and lack conventional biological activity. EGLN3P1 is not known to encode any active protein, does not serve as a receptor or enzyme, and is not a direct target for drug development. While some pseudogenes have been implicated in RNA-based regulation or as possible disease biomarkers, there is no current evidence tying EGLN3P1 to such roles. Its designation as a pseudogene indicates it is not druggable and does not possess classic molecular or functional attributes of therapeutic targets[4][6].

Other names

EGLN3 pseudogene 1egl-9 family hypoxia-inducible factor 3 pseudogene 1100420503 (NCBI Gene accession)