Solute carrier family 25 member 6 pseudogene 4 (SLC25A6P4)

SLC25A6P4 is a human pseudogene identified as solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; adenine nucleotide translocator), member 6 pseudogene 4. It is not a protein-coding gene and does not encode a functional transporter or any protein product. Instead, it represents a non-functional DNA sequence that arose from duplication or retrotransposition of the functional SLC25A6 gene, which does act as an ADP/ATP transporter in mitochondria. SLC25A6P4 therefore does not have known therapeutic relevance, biological function, or roles in human disease. As a pseudogene, SLC25A6P4 does not produce a protein and lacks the functional capabilities of transporter or receptor family members. Entries such as SLC25A6, a related gene, encode real mitochondrial ADP/ATP translocators that are involved in essential cellular energy processes. There is no evidence that SLC25A6P4 is a therapeutic target, is involved in disease, or interacts with drugs. SLC25A6P4 is correctly described as a pseudogene and not an active therapeutic or biological target. There is nothing indicating it should be considered for targeting, biomarker use, or mechanism of action studies. Listing any interacting drugs, safety concerns, or biological functions would be misleading for SLC25A6P4.

Other names

solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; adenine nucleotide translocator), member 6 pseudogene 4SLC25A6P4