RAB32, member RAS oncogene family pseudogene

ENSG00000267102 is a pseudogene of the RAB32 gene and does not encode a functional protein. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are non-functional; they are generally considered remnants of genes that have lost their protein-coding ability. This pseudogene should not be confused with the protein-coding RAB32 gene, which participates in mitochondrial function, vesicle-mediated transport, and has disease associations including leprosy and Parkinson’s disease[2][1]. In summary, ENSG00000267102 is not a functional therapeutic target—it is a pseudogene related to the RAB32 family and should not be used for drug targeting, biomarker development, or functional studies[2]. For information regarding drug targets, use the protein-coding RAB32 gene (Ensembl: ENSG00000118508), not this pseudogene.