H3 histone pseudogene 7 (H3P7)

H3 histone pseudogene 7 is annotated as a putative pseudogene in the human genome, belonging to the histone H3 gene family. Histone H3 proteins are core components of nucleosomes, essential for packaging DNA into chromatin and regulating nuclear processes such as transcription, replication, and DNA repair[1][2][5]. However, H3 histone pseudogene 7 is thought to be non-functional: while it may be transcribed and contains an intact coding sequence, protein residue changes strongly suggest it does not encode a typical, functional H3 histone. As a result, H3P7 does not produce a functional receptor, enzyme, or therapeutic target. The “pseudogene” designation means that the sequence resembles a functional gene but does not encode an active protein product[1][3][5]. Notable context and cautions: - The term “H3 histone pseudogene 7” maps specifically to a non-functional member of the H3 histone gene family, not to an active receptor, enzyme, or other common therapeutic target class[1][5]. - The aliases “p60” and "H3P7" may overlap with unrelated proteins in literature; extra caution is warranted in cross-referencing biological roles or drug interactions if searching by aliases alone. Summary: H3 histone pseudogene 7 (H3P7) is a histone H3 family pseudogene without evidence of encoding a functional protein, not a functional molecular target, and should not be considered a therapeutic target[1][3][5].

Other names

HIST2H3PS2H3-2p60H3P7