NAA20 pseudogene 1 (NAA20P1)

NAA20P1 is a pseudogene of the human NAA20 (N-alpha-acetyltransferase 20, NatB catalytic subunit) gene[2]. It does not encode a functional protein. Pseudogenes are non-functional DNA segments that resemble known genes but typically lack biological activity due to disabling mutations or loss of regulatory elements. While the functional NAA20 gene is a catalytic component of the NatB N-terminal acetyltransferase complex involved in N-terminal acetylation of proteins, NAA20P1 lacks evidence of being translated or functioning as a therapeutic target[2]. There is no current evidence linking NAA20P1 to disease mechanisms, drug interactions, or use as a biomarker. As a pseudogene, it should not be considered a classical molecular target for therapeutics. Note: If you are seeking information on the active enzyme, refer to N-alpha-acetyltransferase 20, NatB catalytic subunit (NAA20). The pseudogene (NAA20P1) itself is not a drug target and has no defined molecular or clinical functions. This entry is marked is_incorrect: true because pseudogenes like NAA20P1 do not code for a functional product and are not exploited directly in drug discovery or biology as active targets[2].

Other names

NAA20P1NAA20 pseudogene 1