Family with sequence similarity 71, member A pseudogene (ENSG00000261178)

Family with sequence similarity 71, member A pseudogene (ENSG00000261178), is categorized as a pseudogene—a region of DNA homologous to the FAM71A gene but does not encode a functional protein[3]. While traditionally considered "junk DNA," recent research suggests that pseudogenes can sometimes be transcribed into noncoding RNAs with possible regulatory roles, such as acting as microRNA decoys or occasionally generating small interfering RNAs that can modulate gene expression, particularly in the context of cancer[1][4]. However, this regulatory activity is not universal, and most pseudogenes, including ENSG00000261178, are not considered conventional druggable targets. Their clinical and pharmacological significance remains limited relative to protein-coding genes.

Other names

FAM71A pseudogeneFAM71A-ps