Solute carrier family 6 member 6 pseudogene 1 (SLC6A6P1)

Solute carrier family 6 member 6 pseudogene 1 (SLC6A6P1) is classified as a pseudogene and does not encode a functional protein[4][8]. It is related to SLC6A6, which encodes a sodium- and chloride-dependent taurine transporter[5], but SLC6A6P1 itself does not appear to have a role in physiological function, disease, or drug response. Pseudogenes are typically non-functional segments of DNA that resemble functional genes but generally lack the ability to encode a protein product. Thus, SLC6A6P1 is not considered a therapeutic target or a functional transporter. Key details supporting these conclusions: - SLC6A6P1 is explicitly listed as a pseudogene in curated databases[4][8]. - There is no evidence that SLC6A6P1 encodes a protein, participates in biological pathways, or has implications in disease or therapy. - The nomenclature is correct, but SLC6A6P1 is not a viable drug target. If information regarding the functional gene (SLC6A6, taurine transporter) is needed, refer specifically to SLC6A6, not SLC6A6P1[5].

Other names

SLC6A6 pseudogene 1SLC6A6P1Solute carrier family 6 member 6 pseudogene 1