Pseudogene similar to part of a novel protein KIAA1688 (ENSG00000223421)

Pseudogene similar to part of a novel protein KIAA1688 (ENSG00000223421) is a non-functional genomic sequence that resembles the functional gene KIAA1688 but does not produce a functional protein product. Pseudogenes, as defined by genome annotation authorities, are remnants of once-functional genes that have lost their protein-coding ability through disabling mutations such as frameshifts or stop codons. There is no current evidence for any protein-coding, regulatory, or disease-related role for this pseudogene, and it is not a therapeutic target. Pseudogenes may be transcribed at low levels, but most do not have biological activity. Occasionally, pseudogenes can cause confounding issues in genetic or genomic studies due to sequence similarity with their parent genes.

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Pseudogene similar to part of a novel protein KIAA1688