Mesoderm specific transcript pseudogene 1 (MESTP1)

Mesoderm specific transcript pseudogene 1 (MESTP1) is a pseudogene, meaning it is a DNA sequence similar to the functional gene MEST but is not translated into a functional protein. It is located on human chromosome 6 and does not encode a known protein product or have characterized biological functions. Pseudogenes like MESTP1 generally do not act as therapeutic targets because they lack protein-coding capacity and have no confirmed direct involvement in drug mechanism of action or clinical biomarker use[3][5]. Notes on correctness: The query appears to be incorrect for therapeutic research purposes: - MESTP1 is a pseudogene, not a functional gene or protein target, enzyme, receptor, transporter, or similar class[3][5]. - No evidence supports MESTP1 as a druggable target, nor is it recognized in drug discovery or clinical biomarker studies. - Most structured resources describe only its genomic location and classification as a pseudogene, with no further biological or disease-associated properties attributed to the pseudogene itself, as opposed to the parent gene MEST[1][3][5]. If information regarding the functional gene **Mesoderm specific transcript (MEST, also known as PEG1)** is required, that gene is a protein-coding, imprinted gene involved in development, and is associated with several diseases, but that is distinct from MESTP1, the pseudogene[1][7].

Other names

MESTP1mesoderm specific transcript pseudogene 1