High mobility group box 1 pseudogene 13 (HMGB1P13)

HMGB1P13 is a human pseudogene annotated as “high mobility group box 1 pseudogene 13.” It is an inactive genetic element related to the HMGB1 protein family and does not encode a functional protein or participate in molecular signaling, transcription regulation, or therapeutic targeting. Unlike the HMGB1 protein—which is a well-studied DNA-binding protein with diverse roles in chromatin structure, transcription, and inflammation—HMGB1P13 does not have established biological functions, pharmacology, or disease relevance[5]. Pseudogenes often share sequence similarity with their parent genes but lack the ability to encode active proteins due to genetic mutations or disruptions. HMGB1P13 has no verified protein product or receptor activity and thus is not considered a therapeutic target or a molecular target for drug discovery[5].

Other names

HMGB1L13high-mobility group box 1-like 13high-mobility group box 2 pseudogeneHMGB1P13