Heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 8 pseudogene 17 (HSPA8P17)

HSPA8P17 is a gene annotated as a pseudogene in humans. It represents a DNA sequence related to the functional heat shock protein family A member 8 (HSPA8, also known as HSC70) but does not encode a functional protein due to disabling mutations; therefore, it does not have an active biological role or function in cellular physiology. Unlike its parental gene HSPA8, which serves as a molecular chaperone, HSPA8P17 has no recognized therapeutic relevance, is not associated with any disease mechanisms, and is not a known drug target. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to known genes but non-functional; they do not produce functional proteins. There is no evidence that HSPA8P17 is implicated in human disease, serves as a biomarker, or interacts with any drugs. Its listing as a pseudogene by authoritative databases confirms its non-functional status in therapeutic contexts. If the intention was to refer to the active heat shock protein, the target should be "Heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 8" (HSPA8, HSC70), not HSPA8P17. HSPA8P17 is not a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, transporter, transcription factor, or any active functional protein. There is no biological function, molecular mechanism, or clinical relevance directly attributable to HSPA8P17.

Other names

heat shock 70kDa protein 8 pseudogene 17HSPA8P17