Meprin A subunit beta pseudogene

ENSG00000283446 identifies a genomic sequence that is a pseudogene related to the meprin A subunit beta (MEP1B) gene. Pseudogenes are typically non-functional genomic relics that have lost their protein-coding ability due to accumulating mutations such as premature stop codons, frameshifts, or deletions. This specific entity refers to such a non-coding, non-functional gene remnant, distinct from the active, protein-coding MEP1B gene. While some pseudogenes may acquire regulatory functions, ENSG00000283446 is primarily recognized as a vestigial gene copy and is not considered an active therapeutic target.

Other names

ENSG00000283446MEP1B pseudogene