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Pseudogene Similar To Part Of WW And C2 Domain Containing 2 WWC2 (ENSG00000253370)

Target
ENSG00000253370
Molecular classification
Other (pseudogene)
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Overview

Pseudogene Similar To Part Of WW And C2 Domain Containing 2 WWC2 (ENSG00000253370) is a non-protein coding pseudogene that exhibits sequence similarity to the functional WWC2 gene. The original WWC2 gene encodes a protein with WW domains for protein-protein interactions and a C2 domain for membrane binding, regulating Hippo pathway signaling and involved in the control of cell proliferation. However, the pseudogene form does not produce a functional protein and is generally considered non-functional with respect to classical molecular biology and pharmacology. While some pseudogenes can participate in gene regulation by acting as miRNA decoys or sources of regulatory RNAs, there is no evidence that this function is relevant to this particular pseudogene. In summary, ENSG00000253370 is not considered a therapeutic target; it is a non-functional pseudogene, not a receptor, enzyme, or other druggable protein. Any molecular, biological, or clinical relevance would be theoretical and not established for this sequence.

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Mechanism of action

None. Drugs do not target pseudogenes

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Biological functions

Other; pseudogenes generally do not encode functional proteins. Some pseudogenes can regulate their parent genes via RNA interference or serve as decoys for miRNAs, but this is not established for this specific pseudogene
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Disease associations

Other; there is no direct evidence implicating this pseudogene in disease. Some pseudogenes possess regulatory roles in cancer and other diseases through RNA-based mechanisms, but such roles are not described for ENSG00000253370

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