Target intelligence / Profile preview

Keratin 19 pseudogene 4 (KRT19P4)

Target: KRT19P4
Molecular classification: Other (Pseudogene)

Overview

Keratin 19 pseudogene 4 is a processed human pseudogene with high sequence homology to the protein-coding keratin 19 gene. It does not encode a functional protein due to mutations, termination codons, and frameshifts, and thus has no direct biological function. KRT19P4 and related pseudogenes can interfere with molecular diagnostics, specifically RT-PCR assays for keratin 19, by being inadvertently amplified and confounding assay results, which is a concern in cancer biomarker studies. The existence of KRT19P4 is well-documented in genomic databases and nomenclature systems.

Other names: KRT19 pseudogene

Mechanism of action

None (noncoding)

Biological functions

Other (no characterized biological activity; can impact gene regulation or interfere with diagnostic assays)

Disease associations

Other (may affect accuracy of cancer diagnostic assays targeting KRT19)

Safety considerations

Possible source of false-positive results in molecular assays intended for KRT19 detection

Biomarkers

Potential confounder in RT-PCR assays for KRT19 (e.g., in cancer diagnostics)

Beyond the preview

Go deeper on Keratin 19 pseudogene 4 (KRT19P4).

Explore the evidence, development activity, and competitive landscape with Gosset’s full data platform.

Drug pipeline

Explore the programs pursuing this target and their development progress.

Drug candidates
Developers
Development stage

Clinical trials

Follow the clinical studies evaluating therapies directed at this target.

Trial design
Status
Readouts

Competitive landscape

Compare approaches across drug candidates, modalities, and indications.

Programs
Modalities
Indications

Literature & evidence

Investigate the research and source evidence behind target biology and development.

Publications
Sources
Analysis

Patents

Explore patent activity around therapies and technologies addressing this target.

Patents
Assignees
Technologies

Research & analysis

Connect target biology, drug development, and emerging evidence in your research.

Biology
Development news
Analysis

Bring the full picture into focus.

See how Gosset can support your research on Keratin 19 pseudogene 4 (KRT19P4).

Explore the full profile