single-stranded DNA binding protein 1 pseudogene 3 (SSBP1P3)

SSBP1P3 is a pseudogene related to the gene encoding single-stranded DNA binding protein 1 (SSBP1). Pseudogenes are regions of DNA that resemble protein-coding genes but are generally non-functional due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements. There are no known protein products, biological functions, or therapeutic roles associated with SSBP1P3. In contrast, SSBP1 itself is a mitochondrial single-stranded DNA-binding protein essential for mtDNA replication, repair, and biogenesis, and mutations in SSBP1 can lead to mitochondrial disorders, optic neuropathies, and cancer[3][5][1][4][2]. For structured target discovery, SSBP1P3 should be excluded from lists of therapeutic targets or functional proteins. If the intent was to capture the canonical mitochondrial SSB protein, refer to "Single-stranded DNA binding protein 1 (SSBP1)"[3][5].

Other names

SSBP1P3SSBP1 pseudogene 3