Ferritin light chain pseudogene 12 (FTLP12)

Ferritin light chain pseudogene 12 (FTLP12) is a human pseudogene located on chromosome 17[4][6]. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that resemble genes but are generally non-functional due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements; they do not produce functional proteins[6][2]. FTLP12 is a non-coding remnant related to the functional ferritin light chain gene (FTL), which plays a key role in iron storage and metabolism. FTLP12 itself is not considered a therapeutic target and does not have a known biological or pathological role in human health or disease[6][2].\n\nFTLP12 should not be confused with the functional ferritin light chain gene (FTL), which is involved in iron storage, oxidative stress protection, and certain neurodegenerative diseases[1][5]. FTLP12’s primary significance lies in genomic annotation and evolutionary studies, rather than any direct functional or clinical relevance.

Other names

Ferritin, light polypeptide pseudogene 12FTLP12