Elongin C pseudogene 16 (ELOCP16)

Elongin C pseudogene 16 (ELOCP16) is a human pseudogene related to the functional ELOC (elongin C) gene, which in its active form encodes a regulatory subunit of the transcription factor B (SIII) complex involved in RNA polymerase II transcription elongation[1][3]. However, ELOCP16 itself is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it does not encode an active protein product and does not play a known role in normal cellular or disease biology. There are no known drugs, disease associations, or therapeutic relevance for this gene[2][4][5][8]. Summary of findings: ELOCP16 is not a therapeutic target. There is no evidence that it encodes a functional protein. Its relationship is to the ELOC (Elongin C) gene, which is a genuine protein-coding gene, but ELOCP16 does not share the same functional significance. The pseudogene status means it is not involved in drug targeting, disease association, or molecular mechanisms relevant to therapeutic intervention[2][5][8].

Other names

TCEB1P16transcription elongation factor B (SIII) polypeptide 1 pseudogene 16transcription elongation factor B subunit 1 pseudogene 16

None (not targeted by drugs)