RAD17 pseudogene 1 (RAD17P1)

RAD17 pseudogene 1 (RAD17P1) is a non-coding genetic element classified as a pseudogene, meaning it shares sequence similarity with the functional RAD17 gene but lacks the ability to encode an active protein[1][2][3]. RAD17P1 is not known to have biological functions or disease associations, nor does it serve as a therapeutic target. Instead, RAD17P1 arose as a duplication of the RAD17 gene followed by loss of function due to mutations. In contrast, the parent gene, RAD17, encodes a critical enzyme in the DNA damage checkpoint, essential for genomic integrity and implicated in cancer biology[1][2][3]. RAD17P1 is often mentioned as part of gene annotations because the presence of pseudogenes can complicate genetic analyses, but by itself, it does not have a biological or therapeutic role. The entity “RAD17 pseudogene 1” is not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any other functional protein target. Structurally, it is a pseudogene, *not* an active gene product nor a therapeutic target; if you are seeking a target for drug discovery or biomarker research, refer to the functional gene RAD17[1][2][3].

Other names

HRAD17P1RAD17 homolog, pseudogene 1