RAB9A, member RAS oncogene family pseudogene 1 (RAB9AP1)

RAB9AP1 is a pseudogene corresponding to the RAB9A, member RAS oncogene family. Pseudogenes are typically non-functional genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but generally considered incapable of coding for functional proteins[1]. There is no evidence that this pseudogene encodes a functional protein product or that it serves as a therapeutic target. RAB9A is a functional small GTPase involved in vesicle trafficking, but RAB9AP1 is a pseudogene—a non-coding, likely nonfunctional DNA segment related to RAB9A[1][7]. RAB9AP1 should not be confused with RAB9A (a bona fide protein), which is involved in endosome-to-Golgi transport as part of the Rab small GTPase family and has well-characterized roles in membrane trafficking[2][3][7]. There are no reported drugs, mechanisms of action, or disease indications for RAB9AP1, as it does not produce a protein. This entry refers to a non-coding pseudogene, not a therapeutic or research target[1]. If you intended to refer to the functional RAB9A protein, information should be based on that gene instead.

Other names

RAB9AP1