Ring finger protein 175 pseudogene (RNF175 pseudogene)

The Ring finger protein 175 pseudogene (ENSG00000275461) is a non-functional DNA segment closely related to the coding gene for Ring finger protein 175 (RNF175). Pseudogenes are classified by their loss of protein-coding capacity due to disabling mutations, truncations, or deletions, and are generally regarded as nonfunctional elements of the genome[2][6]. However, some pseudogenes (in general, not this specific one) may produce regulatory RNA transcripts with potential gene expression regulatory functions (such as acting as competitive endogenous RNAs or interfering with microRNA networks)[2][8]. RNF175, the parent gene, is part of the E3 ubiquitin ligase family, but the pseudogene itself lacks a functional role as an enzyme, receptor, or drug target[1][3][5]. There is no evidence for its use as a therapeutic target, disease biomarker, or direct involvement in human pathology. Most bioinformatics and genetic databases classify it solely as a processed or unitary pseudogene and not a functional gene product.

Other names

RNF175 pseudogeneENSG00000275461

Not applicable; no evidence for drug targeting or canonical protein function