PTPN2 pseudogene 1 (PTPN2P1)

PTPN2 pseudogene 1 (PTPN2P1) is a processed pseudogene corresponding to the *PTPN2* gene, which encodes tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 2[4][1]. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences similar to normal genes but typically lack the ability to encode a functional protein. PTPN2P1 does not produce an active enzyme and, therefore, does not have direct biological functions, disease associations, therapeutic relevance, or interacting drugs. Information regarding active biological, pharmacological, or clinical properties relates to the functional gene *PTPN2*, not to its pseudogenes. If intent was to refer to the functional protein, it should be *PTPN2*, not PTPN2P1; PTPN2P1 is not considered a true drug target. If more information is required about the functional protein (PTPN2), that can be provided, but PTPN2P1 itself is not a relevant drug target or receptor[4][1].

Other names

PTPN2P1