Pseudogene similar to part of zinc and ring finger 1 (ZNRF1)

This entity is a **pseudogene**, meaning it is a DNA sequence that closely resembles the functional ZNRF1 gene but is not capable of encoding a functional protein[4][2][6]. Pseudogenes typically result from gene duplication or retrotransposition events, and they lack protein-coding ability due to disabling mutations, absence of regulatory elements, or other genomic changes[2][6]. While some pseudogenes can have regulatory RNA functions, there is no evidence available that associates ENSG00000242119 with any known RNA-mediated regulatory activity or disease processes[4][5]. It is not considered a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, or part of standard molecular classifications. Its designation as a pseudogene means it should not be used as a therapeutic or pharmacological target[2][4][6].\n\nNoteworthy clarification:\n- The entry is not a functional gene or drug target but a nonfunctional genomic sequence, so it is not suitable for therapeutic targeting or similar analyses.\n- ZNRF1 itself is a functional protein (an E3 ubiquitin ligase) with roles in processes like EGFR regulation and nerve injury signaling, but this pseudogene does not retain those capacities[1][4].

Other names

ZNRF1 pseudogenePseudogene similar to ZNRF1