Pseudogene similar to adaptor-related protein complex 3 subunit sigma 1

This record represents a **pseudogene with sequence similarity to the adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 1 subunit (AP3S1)**. Pseudogenes are non-functional segments of DNA that resemble known genes but typically do not encode functional proteins. The functional protein, encoded by the AP3S1 gene, is part of the AP-3 complex, which is involved in the formation of subcellular vesicles derived from the Golgi apparatus and is important for protein sorting to lysosomes and lysosome-related organelles. However, this pseudogene itself is not believed to produce an active protein or participate in cellular functions[4]. ENSG00000236160 is a *pseudogene with similarity to AP3S1*, not an active therapeutic target, and is not associated with drug action, biomarkers, or disease mechanisms relevant for therapeutic development[4].