Leucine rich repeat containing 37 member A4, pseudogene (LRRC37A4P)

Leucine rich repeat containing 37 member A4, pseudogene (LRRC37A4P) is a unit of DNA classified as a pseudogene belonging to the LRRC37 gene family[1][3][6]. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but typically non-functional; they are not known to encode active proteins[1][3]. The LRRC37 gene family encodes proteins with leucine-rich repeats commonly found in extracellular domains, contributing to protein-protein interactions and cellular signaling in functional members[2][4]. However, LRRC37A4P itself contains non-coding or disrupted sequences and is not regarded as a therapeutic drug target, receptor, enzyme, or transporter[1][3][6]. There is currently no evidence for a direct biological function, disease association, or drug interaction for this pseudogene. Its primary scientific importance is as a genomic marker or for research mapping the structure and evolution of related gene families[2][1].

Other names

LRRC37A4LRRC37FLJ10120