Non-metastatic cells 4 pseudogene (NME4P)

Non-metastatic cells 4 pseudogene (NME4P) is a pseudogene present in the human genome that shares sequence similarity with the protein-coding NME4 gene, but does not code for a functional protein[5]. Pseudogenes arise when mutations—such as insertions, deletions, or early stop codons—render a gene nonfunctional, preventing translation into protein[2][6][8]. Initially considered "junk DNA," some pseudogenes can be transcribed into RNA and may exert regulatory roles by acting as decoys for microRNAs or other regulatory molecules, but most do not play an active biological role[2][7][6][1]. There is no evidence that NME4 pseudogene encodes a receptor, enzyme, or other recognized therapeutic target, nor is it directly implicated in human disease as a protein product[5][2]. Summary: This name refers to a pseudogene, not a functional target. Pseudogenes are non-coding, often nonfunctional gene-like sequences, though some may have regulatory RNA roles. This entity is not a drug target, does not interact with drugs, and is not used as a biomarker or associated with therapeutic safety concerns.

Other names

NME4 pseudogeneNME4Pnon-metastatic cells 4, protein expressed in pseudogene