Keratin 18 pseudogene 26 (KRT18P26)

Keratin 18 pseudogene 26 (KRT18P26) is a processed pseudogene related to the *KRT18* gene, which encodes keratin 18—a type I intermediate filament protein commonly found in simple epithelial tissues[3][7]. The *KRT18* functional gene is involved in structural support, regulation of apoptosis, cell proliferation, and cancer as a biomarker[1][4][5][6]. However, pseudogenes such as KRT18P26 do not produce functional proteins or participate in these biological activities[3][7]. Pseudogenes typically arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events and lack essential coding capacity due to mutations or deletions. KRT18P26 has no known biological function, no established role in disease, and no relevance as a drug target or biomarker. KRT18P26 is a pseudogene, not a functional gene, protein, or therapeutic target[3][7]. It should not be considered a receptor, enzyme, or any sort of druggable target. Any reference to KRT18P26 as a functional target is incorrect. Information about the functional *KRT18* gene does not apply to KRT18P26.

Other names

Keratin 18 pseudogene 26KRT18P26