Elongin C pseudogene 9 (ELOCP9)

Elongin C pseudogene 9 (ELOCP9) is a human gene classified as a pseudogene, meaning it closely resembles a functional gene (Elongin C/ELOC) but does not encode a functional protein. As a pseudogene, ELOCP9 lacks protein-coding potential and has no known biological role, disease associations, or utility as a therapeutic target. ELOCP9 is annotated as a pseudogene, specifically related to the functional Elongin C (ELOC) gene, which is a regulatory subunit involved in transcription elongation and ubiquitin ligase complex assembly. However, ELOCP9 itself does not encode for elongin C protein and is not involved in the molecular pathways or diseases associated with elongin C. ELOCP9 should not be considered a molecular target for therapeutic or mechanistic studies.