SSBP1 pseudogene 2 (SSBP1P2)

SSBP1 pseudogene 2 (SSBP1P2) is a pseudogene related to the gene encoding single-stranded DNA binding protein 1 (SSBP1). Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are non-functional; they typically do not encode a protein and do not have a biological function[3]. SSBP1P2 specifically refers to an inactive copy related to SSBP1, which is a protein involved in the maintenance and replication of mitochondrial DNA, but SSBP1P2 itself does not encode a functional protein and is not considered a druggable/therapeutic target or receptor[3]. Note: - There is nothing to indicate SSBP1P2 encodes a functional molecule or performs a receptor or enzyme role. - The functional/therapeutic target is SSBP1 (single-stranded DNA binding protein 1, mitochondrial), not SSBP1P2. - If you intended the biologically active mitochondrial protein, use "SSBP1", not "SSBP1P2" or SSBP1 pseudogene 2[1][5][7]. Summary Rationale: SSBP1P2 is a pseudogene (gene remnant) and not a protein-coding therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, or transporter. The corresponding active protein is SSBP1, which plays vital roles in mitochondrial DNA synthesis, maintenance, and cancer biology, but SSBP1P2 by definition is non-functional[3][7].

Other names

Single-Stranded DNA Binding Protein (SSBP1) Pseudogene 2SSBP1P2ENSG00000237936