Fatty acid binding protein 5 pseudogene 15 (FABP5P15)

Fatty acid binding protein 5 pseudogene 15 (FABP5P15) is one of several pseudogenes identified in the human genome that share sequence similarity to the functional fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5). Pseudogenes like FABP5P15 do not encode an active protein product and are generally considered non-functional remnants of evolution, although they sometimes play regulatory roles at the RNA level in rare cases. Unlike FABP5, which is an active lipid transporter involved in lipid metabolism, cell signaling, and disease processes, FABP5P15 does not have recognized biological activity, disease association, or relevance as a therapeutic target. The functional protein, fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5), is well-studied for roles in lipid transport, metabolism, immune response, cancer progression, and other major biological processes, and is sometimes considered a therapeutic or diagnostic target in metabolic, inflammatory, and oncological diseases. However, FABP5P15 only shares genetic similarity and is classified as a pseudogene, not a protein coding gene or receptor, and therefore should not be considered for structured target drug information. If you are seeking information on the active protein (FABP5), refer to "Fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5)" for therapeutic relevance, mechanisms, functions, and drug interactions. For FABP5P15, there is no evidence it is a drug target or functional in disease.