Prosaposin like 1 (PSAPL1)

Prosaposin like 1 (PSAPL1) is a protein-coding gene annotated in various genomic databases, but there is insufficient evidence for its function, biological relevance, or role as a therapeutic target. The protein shares sequence similarity with saposins and prosaposin family members, but no specific enzymatic, signaling, or receptor function, nor association with disease or pharmacological agents, has been established. The related gene PSAP (prosaposin) encodes a multifunctional protein involved in lysosomal sphingolipid metabolism, neuroprotection, and immune functions, but PSAPL1 does not have such ascribed roles and may be a pseudogene or an uncharacterized homolog[4][1][2][3]. PSAPL1 is not a well-established molecular target, and the available information is likely insufficient for therapeutic or molecular profiling purposes[4].

Other names

Proactivator polypeptide-like 1Saposin A-likeSaposin B-Val-likeSaposin B-likeSaposin C-likeSaposin D-likeprosaposin-like protein 1PSAPL1