Pseudogene similar to part of Sec61 alpha 1 subunit (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) (SEC61A1)

ENSG00000242162 is a human pseudogene annotated as "pseudogene similar to part of Sec61 alpha 1 subunit (S. cerevisiae) (SEC61A1)." It is a segment of DNA resembling part of the gene encoding the protein transport protein Sec61 subunit alpha isoform 1 but does **not** encode a functional protein. Pseudogenes arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition but have lost the ability to code for proteins due to mutations or truncations. This particular pseudogene shows homology to the yeast Sec61 alpha subunit but is not known to be transcribed into a functional RNA or protein, nor does it play a role in cellular function, disease, or therapy[3][5]. Key clarification: - ENSG00000242162 is not the functional SEC61A1 gene encoding the Sec61 alpha 1 subunit, which is a vital component of the protein translocation machinery in the endoplasmic reticulum[1]. - This pseudogene should not be considered a valid drug target, biomarker, or direct participant in biological pathways.

Other names

Pseudogene Similar To Part Of Sec61 Alpha 1 Subunit (S. cerevisiae)SEC61A1 pseudogene