Fatty acid binding protein 3 pseudogene 2 (FABP3P2)

Fatty acid binding protein 3 pseudogene 2 (FABP3P2) is a human pseudogene that is related by sequence to the functional fatty acid binding protein 3 (FABP3), but does not encode a functional protein product[1]. Pseudogenes like FABP3P2 are typically genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are non-functional; they are generally not transcribed, are not translated into protein, and do not have active biological roles as therapeutic targets. No biological function, disease association, or drug interaction is reported for FABP3P2[1]. Key points: - **FABP3P2 is a pseudogene**. Unlike its parent gene, FABP3 (fatty acid binding protein 3), which encodes a cytosolic lipid transport protein with known biological roles, FABP3P2 does not produce a protein[1]. - **Not a drug target**. There are no known drugs, disease associations, or mechanisms of action relevant to FABP3P2[1]. - **Not functionally active**. FABP3P2 does not exhibit transport, enzymatic, or receptor function and has no reported biomarker or safety relevance[1]. If you desire information on the active protein family (FABP3), that target has recognized roles in fatty acid transport, disease association (e.g., myocardial infarction), and specific molecular functions[3][5], but **FABP3P2 itself is not a functional or therapeutic target**.

Other names

FABP3-psFABP3P