Enolase 2 pseudogene (ENSG00000218682)

The **enolase 2 pseudogene** is a nonfunctional genomic DNA sequence that closely resembles the enolase 2 (ENO2) gene but lacks the ability to produce a functional enzyme due to disabling mutations. Pseudogenes may arise through gene duplication or reverse transcription followed by integration into the genome[1][2][4]. While most pseudogenes, including this one, are considered "junk DNA," some may play regulatory roles at the RNA level, but no functional role or disease association has been specifically described for the enolase 2 pseudogene to date[1][2]. Pseudogenes can pose technical challenges during molecular genetic diagnostics due to their sequence similarity to functional genes, thus requiring careful assay design to avoid diagnostic errors[5]. Key Points: - This entry is not a functional drug target but a genomic pseudogene related to "enolase 2." - Pseudogenes are generally not categorized as receptors, enzymes, or therapeutic targets. - No interacting drugs, mechanisms of action, or biomarker uses are established for this pseudogene. - Classification: "Pseudogene," not a member of functionally active protein or receptor families.

Other names

enolase 2 pseudogene