Pseudogene similar to part of microfibrillar-associated protein 2

ENSG00000235386 encodes a pseudogene similar to part of microfibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2), meaning it is a non-coding genomic region with sequence similarity to the MFAP2 gene but does not produce a functional protein. Pseudogenes generally arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events and are not considered to have an active role as drug targets, disease drivers, or biomarkers. While the parent gene, MFAP2, encodes a protein involved in the extracellular matrix and various cancer and tissue processes, this pseudogene does not share those biological functions or therapeutic relevance[2]. ENSG00000235386 is a pseudogene, not a canonical therapeutic target or functional receptor/enzyme. It should not be included in drug target lists, and there is no evidence of biological activity, disease involvement, or drug interaction for this entry[2].