Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1-like 3 pseudogene

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1-like 3 pseudogene (ENSG00000229110, LOC100421387) is a nonfunctional DNA segment sharing strong sequence similarity with the functional heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1 gene. Like other pseudogenes, it lacks key regulatory features or contains disabling mutations that prevent expression of a functional protein product[2][3]. Pseudogenes may occasionally be transcribed into non-coding RNAs or play indirect roles in gene regulation, such as acting as microRNA decoys or affecting RNA interference pathways, but these functions are rare and not established for this particular gene[5]. It is not considered a classical drug target and has no known therapeutic relevance. In summary, this entity is best classified as a pseudogene, not a functional receptor, and should not be considered a therapeutic target for drug development or pharmacological intervention[2][3].

Other names

LOC100421387HNRPA1L3 pseudogene