Selenoprotein K pseudogene 2 (SELENOKP2)

Selenoprotein K pseudogene 2 is a processed pseudogene derived from the functional SELENOK gene, which encodes a selenoprotein involved in endoplasmic reticulum-associated functions and immune response[1][2]. Unlike its parent gene, the pseudogene does not produce a functional protein. Pseudogenes arise through duplication or retrotransposition and accumulate mutations that render them inactive; they are generally regarded as genomic relics without protein-coding or therapeutic relevance[2][4]. Identification of pseudogenes like SELENOKP2 is important in genomics for variant annotation and accurate gene mapping but not for direct molecular targeting in drug development or diagnostics.

Other names

SELENOK pseudogene 2SELENOKP2

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