Heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 8 pseudogene 3 (HSPA8P3)

Heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 8 pseudogene 3 (HSPA8P3) is a human pseudogene assigned the symbol HSPA8P3 by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee. It is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a genomic DNA sequence similar to a known gene (in this case, HSPA8) but is generally considered non-functional as it does not encode a functional protein. There is no evidence supporting its involvement as a therapeutic target, biomarker, or as playing a role in any biological pathway or disease. Its aliases include heat shock 70kDa protein 8 pseudogene 3 and HSPA8P3. This entry is not a canonical gene or protein target and is not considered suitable for drug development or biological targeting—essentially, it is a fragment derived from the related gene HSPA8 but does not possess the key functions or activities associated with canonical protein-coding genes. There is no indication of direct misspelling, but as a pseudogene it is not a valid target for therapeutic intervention or research focused on active proteins.

Other names

Heat shock 70kDa protein 8 pseudogene 3HSPA8P3heat shock protein family A member 8 pseudogene 3