Fatty acid binding protein 5 pseudogene 12 (FABP5P12)

Fatty acid binding protein 5 pseudogene 12 (FABP5P12) is a pseudogene in humans, meaning it is a DNA sequence similar to the gene encoding fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5) but is not thought to produce a functional protein. FABP5P12 is sometimes referred to as FABP5L12. Unlike the functional FABP5 gene, which encodes a transporter involved in fatty acid metabolism and has been implicated in various disease processes, FABP5P12 has no known biological function, is not considered a therapeutic target, and is not known to play any explicit role in disease[6]. No drugs, biomarkers, or safety concerns are associated with this pseudogene. Key clarification: FABP5P12 is not a functional enzyme, transporter, or receptor. It is a pseudogene, and thus not considered a therapeutic target[6]. If the intent was to find information about the functional FABP5 protein or gene, please clarify, as that is a distinct and biologically relevant molecule[1][2][5].

Other names

FABP5L12