Poly(A) binding protein, cytoplasmic 4 (inducible form) pseudogene

ENSG00000271099 refers to a **pseudogene** of the Poly(A) binding protein, cytoplasmic 4 (PABPC4), also called the inducible form[1][4][10]. Unlike protein-coding genes, pseudogenes do not produce functional proteins and generally lack biological activity; therefore, this locus is not considered a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or similar molecule[1][4]. The functional Poly(A) binding protein, cytoplasmic 4 (PABPC4), is involved in mRNA regulation and immune cell activation, but the pseudogene does not share this role[1][2][5]. No drug interactions, disease associations, or biomarker or safety profiles are associated with this pseudogene. **Key Note:** - This entry is a **pseudogene**, not a functional protein-coding gene or molecular target[1][4][10]. - There is no evidence for the pseudogene being involved in disease, therapy, or as a biomarker. - If a therapeutic target is intended, the request should refer to PABPC4 (the functional gene/protein), not its pseudogene[2][4][5].

Other names

PABPC4 pseudogenePolyadenylate-binding protein 4 pseudogene