Metaxin 3 pseudogene

The metaxin 3 pseudogene is a genomic sequence related to the functional metaxin 3 gene but has acquired mutations or deletions that prevent it from producing a functional protein[1][3]. It is highly homologous to the metaxin 3 gene, containing a similar sequence, but lacks the promoter and is not actively expressed[1]. Pseudogenes, such as the metaxin 3 pseudogene, are evolutionary remnants and generally do not participate in biological pathways or disease processes unless they acquire a function—something not substantiated for this locus[3]. There is no evidence that it is involved in transport, signaling, protein production, or any disease, nor is it a target for drug development.

Other names

LOC100130714ENSG00000271329MTX3 pseudogene