NGFI-A binding protein 1 pseudogene (NAB1P1)

NGFI-A binding protein 1 pseudogene (NAB1P1) is a non-coding DNA sequence classified as a pseudogene of the functional NAB1 gene, which itself encodes a transcriptional repressor that regulates zinc finger transcription factors such as EGR1 and EGR2[4][5][1]. Pseudogenes resemble functional genes but typically do not encode an active protein; their roles are largely unknown and they are not considered therapeutic targets or druggable receptors. NAB1P1's biological function, involvement in disease, or drug interactions have not been characterized in current literature, and there is no evidence it is used as a biomarker or target in any therapeutic context[6][2]. Additional context: - NAB1P1 is easily confused with its parent gene NAB1, but only NAB1 is a protein-coding gene with known biological and disease associations (e.g., Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 4)[4][5]. - NAB1P1 should not be classified as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or similar target structure. - No interacting drugs or mechanisms of action are described for this pseudogene. - Pseudogenes can have regulatory roles or act as biomarkers in some cancers, but nothing specific is reported for NAB1P1[6][2].

Other names

NAB1P1NGFI-A binding protein 1 (EGR1 binding protein 1) pseudogeneNAB1 pseudogene 1