Pseudogene similar to part of mal, T-cell differentiation protein-like

The Ensembl gene ENSG00000235186 is classified as a pseudogene labeled as "Pseudogene similar to part of mal, T-cell differentiation protein-like"[1][2]. Pseudogenes are genomic sequences that resemble known genes but are generally non-functional due to mutations that prevent their expression or produce a nonfunctional product. There is no evidence that this pseudogene encodes a functional protein or plays a role in biological processes, cellular signaling, or disease. It is not recognized as a therapeutic target, nor is it associated with any specific biological function, disease mechanism, or drug interaction. The canonical name reflects its similarity to the MAL (T-cell differentiation protein) gene family, but unlike those protein-coding genes, this entry is a noncoding genomic remnant with no known active role in cell biology or medicine[2]. **Note:** Because this is a pseudogene with no known function, most fields are appropriately left as null, and the is_incorrect field is set to "true" to flag that this is not a real target in the usual sense—it is a genomic artifact rather than a molecular entity suitable for therapeutic targeting or pathway analysis.

Other names

MAL-like pseudogene