Pseudogene similar to part of solute carrier family 9 member A2, isoform 2 (ENSG00000224523)

ENSG00000224523 is a pseudogene corresponding to a sequence similar to part of the SLC9A2 gene (solute carrier family 9 member A2, which encodes sodium-hydrogen exchanger 2), typically representing a non-functional genomic segment[1]. Pseudogenes are generally non-coding remnants of genes that have lost their protein-coding ability due to mutations or genomic rearrangements. There is no evidence this particular pseudogene has a biological, pathological, or therapeutic role. As a pseudogene, it is not a validated or studied therapeutic target[1][9]. The real protein-coding gene, *SLC9A2* (NHE2), is a sodium/hydrogen exchanger involved in ion transport and pH regulation, but ENSG00000224523 is not this functional protein[2][7]. Some pseudogenes can generate regulatory RNAs or serve as a source for evolutionary innovation, but this is described on a case-by-case basis—no evidence of such function here[9][11]. No drugs interact with this pseudogene, and it is not a clinically actionable target. This record describes a pseudogene related to *SLC9A2*, not a protein or conventional therapeutic target. It is not suitable for drug development, and its therapeutic or biological function is unsubstantiated based on current knowledge[1][9].

Other names

Pseudogene similar to SLC9A2, isoform 2