Family with sequence similarity 91 member A2, pseudogene (FAM91A2P)

Family with sequence similarity 91 member A2, pseudogene (FAM91A2P) is classified as a *pseudogene*, meaning it is a genomic DNA sequence similar to a known gene but typically nonfunctional, due to disabling mutations or absence of regulatory sequences[3][5]. Pseudogenes in general were traditionally considered "junk" DNA; however, some have been shown to have regulatory roles in gene expression through RNA-based mechanisms such as acting as decoys for microRNAs or producing small interfering RNAs[1]. There is currently no evidence that FAM91A2P is transcribed or functional, and it is not recognized as a target for any therapeutic drugs. No mutations or syndromes have been explicitly linked to this pseudogene. If pursuing structured database annotation, this entry should be marked as a pseudogene and not as a targetable molecular entity.

Other names

protein FAM91A1-likeGC01P149677 (and other GeneCards-associated locus names)