P antigen family, member 4 pseudogene (PAGE4 pseudogene)

P antigen family, member 4 pseudogene (PAGE4 pseudogene) is a processed pseudogene, meaning it originated from retrotransposition of mRNA and is generally non-functional due to mutations that prevent normal transcription or translation. This pseudogene does not encode an active protein, does not serve as a therapeutic target, and has no documented role in disease processes[1][2][6]. While some pseudogenes in other contexts can regulate gene expression or act as decoys in gene regulation networks, there is no evidence that this specific pseudogene, ENSG00000235349, is biologically active or therapeutically relevant[1][2][3][6]. The functional PAGE4 gene (distinct from this pseudogene) is part of the GAGE cancer-testis antigen family, associated with reproductive tissues and prostate/testicular cancers[5][7].\n\nIf you are seeking actionable or therapeutic information, you should refer to the canonical PAGE4 gene (Ensembl ID: ENSG00000101951), not this pseudogene[5][7].

Other names

PAGE4 pseudogeneP antigen family, member 4 (prostate associated) pseudogene

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