MTARC2 pseudogene 1 (MTARC2P1)

MTARC2 pseudogene 1 (MTARC2P1) is a processed pseudogene related to the functional mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component 2 gene (MTARC2). Pseudogenes are typically genomic DNA sequences similar to known genes but are non-functional due to mutations or truncations, and they do not encode active proteins. Thus, MTARC2P1 does not act as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other protein target and is not involved in disease mechanisms or drug interactions. MTARC2P1 is registered in gene databases as a pseudogene; it does not encode a protein and has no described biological function or disease relevance. The functional MTARC2 gene codes for an enzyme involved in N-hydroxylated substrate reduction, but MTARC2P1 is not a functional gene product and should not be considered as a drug target, biomarker, or safety concern. It should not be listed as a therapeutic target for drug development. No molecular function, disease associations, or known drug interactions. Entry is likely incorrect as a target request in drug discovery and translational research contexts. If structured information is needed for a target, refer to MTARC2 (mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component 2), not MTARC2P1.

Other names

MTARC2P1