H3 histone pseudogene 26 (H3P26)

H3 histone pseudogene 26 is a non-functional genomic locus annotated as a pseudogene derived from the histone H3 gene family. Pseudogenes are sequences that resemble functional genes but contain mutations or truncations that prevent them from producing functional proteins. The "H3P26" locus, like other histone H3 pseudogenes, is not transcribed into a functional histone protein, nor does it display any known role as a biological or pharmacological target. The "P" suffix in its name denotes its status as a pseudogene, following established histone gene nomenclature conventions. While functional histone H3 proteins (e.g., H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, CENP-A) are vital for chromatin structure and regulation, pseudogenes like H3P26 do not play an active role in chromatin biology[2][4].

Other names

pH3/eH3P26