Pseudogene similar to part of RAB18 (ENSG00000234811)

This entry is a **pseudogene**, annotated as similar to part of the RAB18 gene but does not express a functional RAB18 protein. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences that resemble known genes but are typically non-functional due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements. While some pseudogenes may be transcribed or have regulatory effects on other genes, most do not produce proteins and are not considered therapeutic targets. There is no evidence this pseudogene has biological function or involvement in human disease, distinguishing it from the functional RAB18 gene, which encodes a GTPase involved in vesicle trafficking, lipid droplet regulation, and autophagy[1][2][4]. **Key distinction:** The *functional* RAB18 protein is clinically relevant in conditions such as Warburg micro syndrome[1][2]. This pseudogene entry, however, only implies sequence similarity to RAB18 and does not share its biological roles.

Other names

RAB18 pseudogeneENSG00000234811