S100A11 pseudogene 5 (S100A11P5)

S100A11 pseudogene 5 (S100A11P5) is a noncoding genomic sequence that is homologous to the protein-coding gene S100A11, a member of the S100 family of EF-hand calcium-binding proteins. Unlike the functional S100A11 gene, which is implicated in cell proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation, and various cancers, S100A11P5 does not encode a functional protein and does not possess known biological activities. Pseudogenes such as S100A11P5 are generally not considered therapeutic targets, as they lack expression and function. Therefore, S100A11P5 is not relevant in the context of drug action, mechanisms, or biomarker development and should not be confused with the functional S100A11 gene, which has distinct and significant biological and pathological roles[1][3][5]. If the target of interest is the actual protein S100A11 (S100 calcium binding protein A11), please specify, as S100A11 is a well-studied, functional molecule with important biological roles and associations with various diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and neurological disorders[1][2][3][4][5]. However, S100A11P5 itself is a pseudogene and not a therapeutic or biological target.

Other names

protein S100-A11 pseudogeneS100A11P5