GINS complex subunit 2 pseudogene (null)

The **GINS complex subunit 2 pseudogene** (Ensembl ENSG00000213959) is a non-functional genomic sequence similar to the protein-coding **GINS2 (PSF2)** gene, which encodes a subunit of the heterotetrameric GINS complex essential for the initiation and progression of DNA replication forks in eukaryotes[1][2]. Pseudogenes such as this arise by genetic events that render them incapable of encoding a functional protein; they are generally not considered drug targets and often lack known biological or disease associations. Some pseudogenes have regulatory capacities if transcribed, but there is no evidence that this particular pseudogene has any impact on cell biology or disease[3]. For therapeutic and biomarker purposes, only the protein-coding gene **GINS2 (PSF2)** is relevant[2]. If you are seeking information on a legitimate therapeutic target, use the protein-coding gene **GINS2 (PSF2)** rather than its pseudogene counterpart.

Other names

PSF2 pseudogeneGINS2P

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