LONRF2 pseudogene 4 (LONRF2P4)

LONRF2 pseudogene 4 (LONRF2P4) is a genomic region closely related in sequence to the protein-coding LONRF2 gene. It is annotated as a pseudogene, meaning it does not encode a functional protein product and is not believed to be transcribed for any cellular function[6]. Pseudogenes like LONRF2P4 are remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition events, often accumulating mutations that prevent protein expression. LONRF2P4 is not a therapeutic target and does not have a characterized role in biology or disease. This is distinct from the functional LONRF2 gene, which encodes a ubiquitin E3 ligase with roles in neuronal protein quality control[1][2][5]. If you are seeking information about the functional protein, refer to "LON peptidase N-terminal domain and ring finger 2" (LONRF2). The entry LONRF2P4 should not be used to represent a druggable, disease-relevant, or functional biological target.

Other names

LONRF2P4Lonrf2-ps4LONRF2P4 locus