Kinesin family member 23 pseudogene

Kinesin family member 23 pseudogene (ENSG00000271660) is a genomic locus similar in sequence to the protein-coding KIF23 gene but lacks the necessary sequence features for functional protein expression, such as regulatory elements or intact open reading frames[3]. Pseudogenes typically arise due to gene duplication or retrotransposition events followed by disabling mutations, such as frameshifts or premature stop codons[3]. While most pseudogenes are considered *non-functional "junk DNA"*[1], some can have regulatory roles, including acting as microRNA sponges or generating small interfering RNAs, although such functions are rare and not established for this particular pseudogene[3]. There is no evidence that ENSG00000271660 acts as a therapeutic target or that drugs interact with it; therefore, it is not considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other relevant drug target class. ENSG00000271660 is not a valid drug target and is not involved in canonical receptor or enzyme activities. It is a pseudogene, with no abbreviation in use and minimal evidence for biological or disease relevance. Pseudogenes are generally not considered for therapeutic targeting unless specific regulatory functions are experimentally validated[3].

Other names

KIF23 pseudogenePseudogene of KIF23