Keratin 8 pseudogene 44 (KRT8P44)

**Keratin 8 pseudogene 44 (KRT8P44)** is classified as a *pseudogene* in the human genome, identifiable by the gene symbol KRT8P44 and NCBI Gene ID 100129958[5][7][8]. Unlike protein-coding genes, pseudogenes are genomic sequences resembling functional genes but are typically nonfunctional due to mutations or insufficient regulatory elements and do not generally encode functional proteins. KRT8P44 is part of the broader keratin gene family, which includes functional genes like keratin 8 (KRT8), an intermediate filament protein important in the structural integrity of epithelial cells[3][4]. However, as a pseudogene, KRT8P44 is not known to carry out any biological function, is not implicated as a disease-causing gene, is not a therapeutic target, and is not associated with known drugs, disease roles, mechanisms of action, biomarkers, or safety concerns.

Other names

KRT8P44keratin 8 pseudogene 44