Embryonic ectoderm development pseudogene

Embryonic ectoderm development pseudogene (ENSG00000249960) is a sequence in the human genome that shares high similarity to the protein-coding EED gene, but has acquired mutations that prevent it from producing functional proteins[1][3][5]. Pseudogenes like this may be transcribed into non-coding RNAs, but they are generally not considered therapeutic targets since they do not code for active receptors, enzymes, or transporters[1][2][5][10]. Many pseudogenes are "non-functional," but there is emerging evidence that some can influence cellular functions indirectly, for example as sources of regulatory non-coding RNAs[1][7]. However, there is no evidence that ENSG00000249960 is a drug target, biomarker, or plays a direct role in disease. The entry is considered "incorrect" for therapeutic targeting because pseudogenes are not conventionally targeted in drug discovery, and all authoritative sources classify it only as a pseudogene[1][5][10].

Other names

EED pseudogeneembryonic ectoderm development pseudogeneENSG00000249960