Oxysterol binding protein like 9 pseudogene 4 (OSBPL9P4)

OSBPL9P4 is a **pseudogene** that shares sequence homology with oxysterol binding protein-like 9 (OSBPL9). Pseudogenes like OSBPL9P4 are non-coding DNA elements that do not produce functional proteins. Their presence is mostly a result of duplication or retrotransposition of ancestor genes. While some pseudogenes may have regulatory effects, no documented molecular, biological, or disease role exists for OSBPL9P4. It is not considered a therapeutic target, nor associated with any drugs, clinical biomarker applications, or safety concerns[4]. The functional gene *OSBPL9* encodes a cholesterol transfer protein relevant for intracellular lipid trafficking, but *OSBPL9P4* itself is a pseudogene and does not have these properties[3][4]. Often, confusion occurs between pseudogenes and their coding gene counterparts when retrieving targets for drug discovery—careful discrimination is needed.

Other names

OSBPL9P4 (NCBI Gene ID: 100498661)

None (Not a functional gene product)