Meprin A subunit alpha pseudogene 1 (MEP1AP1)

**Meprin A subunit alpha pseudogene 1 (MEP1AP1) is classified as a pseudogene**, meaning it is a non-functional segment of DNA similar to the working gene for meprin A subunit alpha (MEP1A)[1]. Pseudogenes do not encode functional proteins and are not considered therapeutic targets. There is no evidence that MEP1AP1 is transcribed into a biologically meaningful RNA or protein, nor are there currently known disease associations, biological functions, or drug interactions attributed to it[1][8]. **Key context:** - The *functional* version, meprin A subunit alpha (*MEP1A*), is an active **metallopeptidase** with roles in inflammation and various diseases, but **MEP1AP1 is only a pseudogene** with no known protein product or functional role[1][7]. - MEP1AP1 should not be confused with MEP1A or the related MEP1B, which are genuine protein-coding genes and may be considered targets in some contexts[2][4][7]. **Summary:** "Meprin A subunit alpha pseudogene 1" is a non-functional pseudogene and not a therapeutic target, so most structured fields do not apply or should be left null[1][8].

Other names

meprin A, alpha pseudogene 1

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