Pseudogene similar to part of mediator complex subunit 12

ENSG00000224134 encodes a **pseudogene with sequence similarity to part of the mediator complex subunit 12 (MED12)**. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are generally non-functional; they typically do not encode functional proteins, though they may be transcribed in some cases[1][5]. Most pseudogenes, including this one, are not recognized as therapeutic targets or functionally relevant in drug discovery[5]. They are best known for possible regulatory roles, such as acting as competing endogenous RNAs or affecting the expression of their parental genes, but **no specific biological function, drug interaction, or disease association is attributed to ENSG00000224134 specifically**[5]. Instead, its parental gene, **MED12**, is a component of the mediator complex involved in transcriptional regulation and is involved in several diseases, notably certain cancers and syndromes, but this does not confer functional or clinical relevance to the pseudogene itself[3][6]. Therefore, ENSG00000224134 is **not a therapeutic target**, and information about drug interactions, mechanisms of action, or biomarker status does not apply. This entry is likely included erroneously if being considered as a drug target[1][5].

Other names

Pseudogene similar to part of MED12MED12 pseudogeneENSG00000224134