Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2A, 65kDa, pseudogene (EIF2AP3)

This entry is a **pseudogene** that shares sequence similarity with the true eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2A (EIF2A), a protein involved in the initiation of mRNA translation in eukaryotic cells, but **does not produce a functional protein itself**. As a pseudogene, it is a non-functional genomic DNA sequence resembling a gene, often regarded as a "genomic fossil," and is not considered a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or a protein of molecular function. **Key context and details:** - **Pseudogenes** are not translated into functional proteins and typically do not have biological or disease-related roles, nor do they interact with drugs or act as biomarkers. - The canonical EIF2A gene (not this pseudogene) would be classified as a translation initiation factor and has established protein function, but ENSG00000270990/EIF2AP3 is not the equivalent protein-coding gene. - If your intention was to retrieve information about the genuine translation initiation factor 2A, a new search for **EIF2A (not pseudogene)** is needed. This entry is not a valid or actionable therapeutic target due to its pseudogene status.

Other names

ENSG00000270990EIF2AP3