MARK2 pseudogene 17 (MARK2P17)

MARK2 pseudogene 17 (MARK2P17) is a human pseudogene, characterized as a non-functional genomic sequence homologous to the protein-coding MARK2 gene (Microtubule Affinity Regulating Kinase 2). Pseudogenes typically do not encode functional proteins; instead, some may be transcribed as non-coding RNAs and act through regulatory mechanisms such as miRNA sponging, antisense transcript formation, or competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks. MARK2P17 itself has not been identified as a therapeutic target, nor are there any drugs or disease roles directly associated with it. Its designation as a pseudogene means it is generally not the focus of drug discovery or biomarker development, and no protein product or classic receptor/enzyme function exists for MARK2P17. If you are interested in the canonical biological target, refer to Microtubule Affinity Regulating Kinase 2 (MARK2), a serine/threonine kinase involved in cell polarity and microtubule dynamics.

Other names

MARK2P17100421499 (NCBI Gene)ENSG00000244065 (Ensembl)

Not applicable (no direct protein product or established role)