Family with sequence similarity 90 member A23 (FAM90A23)

Family with sequence similarity 90 member A23 (FAM90A23) is annotated as a protein-coding gene but is also frequently described as a pseudogene or a putative protein, reflecting uncertainty about whether it produces a functional protein in vivo[1][5][6]. It is a member of the primate-specific FAM90A gene family, which has arisen through multiple duplications and rearrangements, largely in primates[2]. There is no compelling evidence that this gene or its product (if expressed) acts as a functional receptor, enzyme, or other classical therapeutic target, and there are no validated biological roles, disease associations, or known drugs or biomarkers associated with FAM90A23[1][5][6]. Its main status in the literature is as a gene of unknown or putative function, likely related to roles in gene regulation typical of certain pseudogenes[9]. Key notes: - FAM90A23 is sometimes listed in protein databases, but often under "pseudogene" classifications or with "putative" status, indicating unclear evidence for translation into a functional protein[1][6]. - There is no evidence linking it to established biological functions, pathologies, or drug interactions. - "Is_target" is set to false because it does not meet criteria for being considered a therapeutic target, and "is_incorrect" is true because this entry is either a pseudogene, has no established function, or is a mischaracterization as a drug target.

Other names

FAM90A23PFamily with sequence similarity 90, member A23, pseudogenePutative protein FAM90A23Family with sequence similarity 90, member A23 pseudogenePutative protein FAM90A23P