Oligosaccharyltransferase complex subunit pseudogene 8 (OSTCP8)

OSTCP8 refers to a pseudogene related to the oligosaccharyltransferase complex subunit in the human genome. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences resembling known genes but have accumulated disabling mutations that prevent functional protein expression. They may retain some function at the RNA level, such as regulatory interference in gene expression, but this is not typically exploited for therapeutics. The vast majority of pseudogenes, including OSTCP8, are not considered viable drug targets and are generally excluded from lists of actionable molecular targets in pharmacology.

None known for therapeutic targeting; possible regulatory RNA effects as seen in some other pseudogenes (e.g., microRNA decoy)