MAFF interacting protein (pseudogene)

MAFF interacting protein (pseudogene) is a gene annotated on the human Y chromosome (Y:11,153,858-11,159,013 reverse strand) whose sequence is homologous or related to protein-coding genes but is considered a *pseudogene*, meaning it does not produce a functional protein[1]. It is not an established therapeutic target, lacks detectable protein product, and is unlikely to be relevant for structured therapeutic, pharmacological, or biomarker analyses. If you are seeking information about the functional **MAFF protein (MAF BZIP transcription factor F)**, that is a distinct entity: a basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor with roles in gene regulation, stress response, and reproductive biology[5][3]. ENSG00000278212 does not encode this protein. **Note:** - If your intent was to find information on the protein that interacts with MAFF, or the canonical MAFF gene/protein itself, you should refer to the functional MAFF gene (e.g., ENSG00000184182). - This entry (ENSG00000278212) is flagged as *incorrect* for pharmacological, target, or biomarker context.

Other names

MAFFIP