Interferon omega 1 pseudogene 4 (IFNWP4)

Interferon omega 1 pseudogene 4 (IFNWP4) is a classified pseudogene in the human genome, specifically located at chromosome 9p21.3 according to ENSEMBL ID: ENSG00000225027 and Entrez ID: 3469. As a pseudogene, it is a nonfunctional genomic DNA sequence similar to a gene but typically non-coding and not translated into a functional protein. It is related in sequence to IFN-ω (interferon omega 1, IFNW1), a cytokine of the type I interferon family involved in antiviral and immune responses, but IFNWP4 itself does not produce an active protein product. IFNWP4 is one of several pseudogenes for IFNW1 found in the human genome and does not encode a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or active signaling protein. There is no evidence that IFNWP4 serves as a therapeutic target or has established disease roles, drug interactions, mechanisms of action, biomarker use, or associated safety concerns. This entry refers to a pseudogene, not an active protein or functional therapeutic target. If interested in the functional protein (IFNW1), refer to "Interferon omega 1" (IFNW1) for relevant drug interactions, function, and medical interest.

Other names

IFNWP4Interferon omega-1 pseudogene 4