Sialic acid binding Ig-like lectin 21, pseudogene (SIGLEC21P)

SIGLEC21P is classified as a pseudogene, specifically the sialic acid binding Ig-like lectin 21, pseudogene. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences similar to known genes but are not functional due to disabling mutations, and they do not encode functional proteins[1][5][4][6]. The SIGLEC (sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin) family generally encodes cell surface receptors that modulate immune responses, but SIGLEC21P itself is nonfunctional, lacking evidence of a protein product or biological activity in humans[1][4][5]. It is not a therapeutic target, receptor, or functional gene product in humans, and there is no literature reporting any drug interactions, disease associations, or physiological role for SIGLEC21P. Therefore, it should not be considered a valid or actionable molecular target.

Other names

SIGLECP5