Family with sequence similarity 8 member A2, pseudogene (FAM8A2P)

Family with sequence similarity 8 member A2, pseudogene (FAM8A2P) is a human genomic pseudogene located on chromosome 6p23 that is homologous to the protein-coding gene FAM8A1. It is not expressed as a functional protein and is considered a non-coding sequence derived from ancient retrotransposition events involving endogenous retroviruses. Like other pseudogenes, FAM8A2P does not encode a protein and is not a therapeutic target, nor does it have established roles in disease or drug interactions. While some pseudogenes can act as regulatory RNAs in gene expression or serve as molecular decoys for microRNAs, there is no specific evidence of such a role for FAM8A2P[1][3][5][7][8]. Summary of key findings: - FAM8A2P is a pseudogene—a sequence that resembles a gene but is non-functional as a protein-coding gene[1][5][7]. - It is not considered a valid therapeutic target, does not code for a receptor, enzyme, or other druggable protein, and has no known drug interactions or biomarkers[1][3][5][7]. - There is no evidence of FAM8A2P being involved in disease, though some pseudogenes in general can acquire regulatory functions, which remains largely theoretical for this locus[6][8]. - No alternate functions, disease roles, or drug interactions are known or supported by the current published literature.

Other names

FAM8A2PFamily with sequence similarity 8, member A2 pseudogene