Part of a novel pseudogene (ENSG00000235113)

A pseudogene is a DNA sequence that resembles a protein-coding gene but typically contains mutations, insertions, deletions, or lacks regulatory sequences, rendering it nonfunctional in terms of protein production[3][2][4]. The gene locus ENSG00000235113, labeled as "part of a novel pseudogene," likely represents a partial sequence region with homology to a functional gene but without a defined structure or biological activity[5][4]. Unlike functional genes, pseudogenes are characterized by loss of function and are not considered molecular targets for therapeutics, though in rare cases, some may produce regulatory RNAs or truncated peptides and influence disease processes[1][3][4][6]. The use of "part of a novel pseudogene" is problematic and not aligned with standard gene nomenclature guidelines[2][5], and no evidence exists that this pseudogene codes for a receptor, enzyme, transcription factor, or other known therapeutic target.

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