Family with sequence similarity 187 member B2, pseudogene (FAM187B2P)

Family with sequence similarity 187 member B2, pseudogene (FAM187B2P) is a human pseudogene—meaning it has significant sequence similarity to a protein-coding gene (likely FAM187B), but is not thought to produce a functional protein due to inactivating mutations such as premature stop codons or frameshifts[1][3]. Pseudogenes like FAM187B2P are typically considered biologically inactive relics of evolution, but recent research indicates some pseudogenes can regulate their functional counterparts or other genes by acting as decoys for microRNAs or participating in RNA interference pathways[4][5]. However, there is currently no evidence for any coding or regulatory function, or direct involvement in disease, drug interactions, or therapeutic relevance specific to FAM187B2P. It is not considered a bona fide therapeutic target or receptor, and is primarily annotated as a genomic locus of interest for comparative genomics and gene regulation studies[1][3].

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Family with sequence similarity 187 member B2, pseudogeneFAM187B2P