SET pseudogene 16 (SETP16)

SET pseudogene 16 is a pseudogene, meaning it is a genomic sequence similar to a known protein-coding gene (likely related to SPT16 or SUPT16H), but it does not encode a functional protein due to disabling mutations, premature stop codons, or loss of coding capacity[3][2][6][5]. Most pseudogenes, including SET pseudogene 16, are not transcribed into protein and do not serve as drug targets, receptors, enzymes, or transporters. Some pseudogenes, in rare cases, may exhibit regulatory RNA functions such as acting as microRNA sponges or antisense regulators, but no such specific function has been described for SET pseudogene 16[3][2]. It is not considered a relevant biological target or therapeutic molecule.

Other names

SET-PSG16

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