Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein C pseudogene 8 (HNRNPCP8)

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein C pseudogene 8 (HNRNPCP8) is a human processed pseudogene—a gene-derived DNA sequence that closely resembles the functional HNRNPC gene but typically lacks the regulatory elements and coding potential to produce a functional protein[1][6]. HNRNPCP8 is not known to produce protein nor directly influence biological pathways through protein function. Most pseudogenes, including HNRNPCP8, are considered non-coding, though some pseudogenes may regulate gene expression via RNA-based mechanisms, such as acting as competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) to sequester microRNAs or interact with RNA-binding proteins[3]. While pseudogenes have been implicated in various regulatory roles and sometimes linked to disease processes, there is currently no evidence supporting a direct pathological, biomarker, or therapeutic role for HNRNPCP8 specifically[1][6]. HNRNPCP8 is not a canonical drug target such as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or transcription factor. Its function and potential significance, if any, are likely limited to the broader pseudogene regulatory landscape and not to direct biochemical targeting[1][3][6].

Other names

heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein C (C1/C2) pseudogeneHNRNPCP8