Pseudogene similar to part of kinase suppressor of Ras 1

ENSG00000265897 ("pseudogene similar to part of kinase suppressor of ras 1") is annotated as a pseudogene in the human genome[1][3][9]. It is not believed to produce a functional protein or have direct molecular function; rather, it possesses sequence similarity to the gene encoding kinase suppressor of Ras 1 (KSR1), a protein involved in signal transduction in the Ras/MAPK pathway[1][3]. There is no evidence that this pseudogene serves as a therapeutic target, nor is it associated with disease mechanisms, known interacting drugs, or direct functional roles. Its annotation as a pseudogene means it does not encode a full, functional protein product[1][3][9]. \n\nImportant context: \n- KSR1 (the protein to which this pseudogene is similar) is an important scaffold and regulatory protein in the Ras/MAPK pathway, and is involved in cancer and immune responses[2][4][5][10]. However, ENSG00000265897 itself is not KSR1, but a non-functional pseudogene related to it[1][3][9].\n- No drugs, mechanisms of action, disease associations, or safety concerns are documented for this pseudogene.\n\nSummary: \nENSG00000265897 represents a non-coding genomic element with sequence similarity to KSR1, but it is not an active target for therapeutic intervention. Entries regarding mechanism, function, drug interaction, or safety do not apply to this entity[1][3][9].

Other names

AC233263.1