LRRC2 pseudogene 1 (LRRC2P1)

LRRC2P1 (LRRC2 pseudogene 1) is a human pseudogene related to the leucine-rich repeat containing 2 (LRRC2) gene. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences that closely resemble known genes but do not produce functional proteins or RNAs in regular biological contexts. Unlike LRRC2, which is a protein-coding gene involved in tumor suppression and mitochondrial/cardiac biology, LRRC2P1 is not associated with any known biological activity, tissue expression, or disease process. There are no recognized aliases, functions, family classifications, clinical markers, or drug interactions for LRRC2P1. LRRC2P1 is best described as a human pseudogene without functional activity or clinical utility. If a target is sought for drug discovery or disease association, LRRC2 (not LRRC2P1) may be relevant. For structured databases, LRRC2P1 represents a non-functional pseudogene entry.

Other names

leucine-rich repeat-containing 2 pseudogene 1