NFYC pseudogene 2 (NFYCP2)

NFYC pseudogene 2 is a processed pseudogene and does not encode a functional protein. It is related by sequence similarity to the NFYC gene, which encodes a subunit of a trimeric transcription factor (NF-Y) that binds to CCAAT motifs in gene promoters. As a pseudogene, NFYCP2 lacks the capacity to produce a functional transcript or protein and is not implicated in disease mechanisms or therapeutic targeting. Although some pseudogenes may have regulatory functions (e.g., as competing endogenous RNAs)[1][11], there is no evidence that NFYCP2 has such a function or clinical relevance. This locus is cataloged for genomic annotation but is not considered a legitimate drug target[5][7][9]. NFYCP2 is not a therapeutic target; it is a non-functional genomic element. The term “pseudogene” indicates it is not expected to play a direct role in coding for functional proteins or to be suitable for pharmacological targeting[5][7][9]. There is nothing to suggest alternative splicing, translation, or known disease association.

Other names

NFYC Pseudogene 2