ITSN1 pseudogene 1 (ITSN1P1)

ITSN1 pseudogene 1 (ITSN1P1) is a non-functional genomic locus related in sequence to the functional ITSN1 gene, which encodes the multifunctional scaffolding protein intersectin-1. Unlike ITSN1, ITSN1P1 does not encode a protein product and is not known to be associated with any cellular pathways, drug interactions, or disease processes. Pseudogenes like ITSN1P1 arise via gene duplication or retrotransposition events and typically lack the ability to produce a functional protein. As such, ITSN1P1 is not considered a druggable or therapeutic target, nor does it have biological activity, mechanisms of action, or established roles as a biomarker or safety concern. Important note: If you are seeking information on the functional protein *ITSN1 (intersectin 1)*, which does have established biological functions and disease roles, please specify, as the above information is specific to the pseudogene ITSN1P1 and not the protein-coding ITSN1[3][2][1].

Other names

ITSN1P1