Family with sequence similarity 166, member A pseudogene 9 (FAM166A, pseudogene 9)

"FAM166A, pseudogene 9" is a genomic region classified as a pseudogene, derived from the Family with sequence similarity 166, member A (FAM166A) protein-coding gene[12][9]. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences that closely resemble functional genes but have lost their protein-coding ability due to mutations, lack of regulatory sequences, or incomplete processing[6][12]. While most pseudogenes are considered nonfunctional, some may produce noncoding RNA and participate in regulatory processes or gene conversion events linked to disease, although such roles are rare and not documented for this particular pseudogene[6][7]. No evidence supports its use as a therapeutic target, biomarker, or its involvement in drug action.

Other names

FAM166A pseudogeneFamily with sequence similarity 166, member A pseudogenePseudogene 9