Pseudogene similar to part of copine IV

ENSG00000251447, also named "pseudogene similar to part of copine IV" (synonym: AC107027.2), is a human genomic locus categorized as a pseudogene because its sequence resembles parts of the protein-coding gene Copine IV but contains features or mutations that render it incapable of producing a functional protein[1][3][4]. Pseudogenes like this may arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events and are usually considered nonfunctional, although in rare cases pseudogenes can interfere with the regulation of related protein-coding genes or generate non-coding RNAs involved in gene regulation[2][4][8]. This entry contains no evidence of being a drug target, biomarker, or disease-related gene. It is essentially a "dead" gene copy, notable mainly for its sequence similarity to the Copine IV gene and its lack of functional protein product[1][3][4]. Note: This should not be considered a therapeutic target or functional receptor, and its selection as a target for most research or drug discovery purposes would be incorrect[1][4].

Other names

AC107027.2