Low affinity sodium-glucose cotransporter (SLC5A4) pseudogene

The "Low affinity sodium-glucose cotransporter (SLC5A4) pseudogene" (ENSG00000264503) is a pseudogene in humans, meaning it resembles the functional SLC5A4 gene but does not produce an active protein. The functional SLC5A4 gene encodes the protein SGLT3, a member of the sodium-glucose cotransporter family, which in contrast to other family members (such as SGLT1 or SGLT2), acts primarily as a glucose sensor rather than a transporter. However, as a pseudogene, ENSG00000264503 has no known biological function, does not participate in glucose transport, and is not considered a target for drugs or therapeutic intervention[1][5][7]. Pseudogene status means it cannot perform any molecular function nor serve as a direct drug target. No current evidence connects this pseudogene to disease processes, biomarkers, or therapeutic safety concerns. This entry should not be used as a target for drug discovery, clinical, or molecular biology purposes.

Other names

AP001180.3