Nudix hydrolase 9 pseudogene 1 (NUDT9P1)

Nudix hydrolase 9 pseudogene 1 (NUDT9P1) is a human pseudogene classified as a member of the nudix hydrolase family of genes, but it does not produce a functional protein product. As a pseudogene, NUDT9P1 is considered a noncoding genomic element arising from duplication or retrotransposition of the functional NUDT9 gene or another nudix family member, which has lost coding potential through mutations. It is not associated with disease pathology, drug interactions, or therapeutic interventions in current biomedical literature[3][5]. The term "pseudogene" specifically means that the sequence resembles that of a functional gene but is nonfunctional (does not encode a protein)[5]. Therefore, NUDT9P1 is not considered a biological target such as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any other class relevant to therapeutic intervention. Entries about NUDT9P1 elsewhere (e.g., GeneCards, Ensembl) consistently describe it as a pseudogene and not as an active player in molecular cell biology, pathology, or pharmacology[3][5]. NUDT9P1 is a bona fide genomic locus but *not* a viable drug or disease target. There is nothing incorrect about the locus name or assignment, but it is important to note its limited biological and pharmacological significance.

Other names

MGC34007bA56M3.1C10orf98BA56M3.1[3][5]