IQ motif containing K pseudogene

This entry represents a pseudogene related to "IQ motif containing K" (IQCK). Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that resemble known genes but are typically non-functional; they do not encode active proteins and generally lack biological function or clinical relevance as therapeutic targets. The true protein-coding gene, IQ motif containing K (IQCK; ENSG00000174628), encodes a member of the IQ motif-containing family, with suggested roles in brain cell biology and association with diseases such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and potentially Alzheimer's disease, but there is no evidence or standard usage identifying the *pseudogene* as a druggable target[1][3][5]. **Important note:** You may have intended to query the functional gene "IQ motif containing K" (IQCK), which has a different Ensembl ID (ENSG00000174628) and *is* a protein-coding gene of some biological and disease interest[1][3]. The identifier ENSG00000283371 references a pseudogene, and all therapeutic, biological, and clinical details would instead pertain to the canonical IQCK gene, not this pseudogene. If you need information on the functional protein-coding gene IQCK (ENSG00000174628), please specify, as it is distinct and does have relevant biological associations[1][3].

Other names

IQCK pseudogene