Family with sequence similarity 90 member A18, pseudogene (FAM90A18P)

FAM90A18P encodes a pseudogene within the FAM90A gene family[2][7]. The FAM90A gene family consists of several primate-specific genes and pseudogenes believed to have arisen from gene duplication events[4][6][7]. FAM90A18P itself is classified as a pseudogene and is not known to produce a functional protein product[2][7]. There are no data supporting a role as a therapeutic target, nor established biological function, disease implication, or pharmacology. Gene expression studies may list it as a transcript in some conditions, but current evidence suggests it has no coding or functional role[2][7][9]. The FAM90 family does contain coding genes (e.g., FAM90A1, FAM90A19), but FAM90A18P is annotated only as a noncoding pseudogene variant. Notes on correctness: - The submitted names cluster protein-coding and non-coding pseudogenes together—however, FAM90A18/FAM90A18P is not a confirmed protein-coding gene and does not serve recognized molecular or therapeutic functions[2][7]. - Multiple sources conflate gene names; only FAM90A18P is the standardized HGNC/Ensembl/NCBI name for this pseudogene[2][7]. - No information suggests it acts as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or has any therapeutic targeting value[2][7]. Summary: FAM90A18P is a pseudogene within the FAM90A family, not a druggable target, and should not be considered a therapeutic receptor, enzyme, or similar molecule. Most references to "Protein FAM90A18" are likely artifacts of gene prediction, not evidence of a functional or druggable protein.

Other names

FAM90A18FAM90A18Pprotein FAM90A18family with sequence similarity 90 member A18FAM90A19Pputative protein FAM90A18/FAM90A19putative protein FAM90A18P/FAM90A19P