Family with sequence similarity 86 member F, pseudogene (FAM86F)

Family with sequence similarity 86 member F, pseudogene, is a human pseudogene that belongs to the FAM86 gene family. Pseudogenes are non-functional sequences similar to known genes but generally do not encode functional protein products. There is no evidence that this gene acts as a therapeutic target, encodes a receptor, enzyme, or other clinically actionable molecule. No established biological functions or disease associations are reported for this gene, and there are no known drugs or biomarkers linked to this locus. As a pseudogene, it is not considered relevant for direct pharmacological intervention or therapeutic development[2][5]. The name is correct and matches HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee conventions, but the entity is a pseudogene rather than a bona fide gene or molecular target[5]. Other related FAM86 genes (FAM86B1, FAM86B2, FAM86KP) exist, but only FAM86KP and entries with "pseudogene" in the annotation meet the same classification[1]. Some confusion may arise with "member B1" or functional members, but "member F, pseudogene" is definitively noncoding and nontargetable[2][1].

Other names

FAM86FFAM86FP