SSBP1 pseudogene 4 (SSBP1P4)

SSBP1P4 is a pseudogene derived from the mitochondrial single-stranded DNA binding protein 1 (SSBP1) gene. Unlike its parent gene (SSBP1), SSBP1P4 does not encode a functional protein and is not involved in mitochondrial DNA maintenance, replication, or repair. There are no known biological functions, disease roles, or drug interactions attributed to SSBP1P4. The functional gene SSBP1 is an essential mitochondrial protein closely associated with DNA replication, repair, and cancer prognosis, but these properties do not extend to associated pseudogenes like SSBP1P4[1][3][4][5]. Note: If you are seeking information about the therapeutically relevant, protein-coding mitochondrial single-stranded DNA binding protein 1 (SSBP1), please specify "SSBP1". The current entity, SSBP1P4, is only a non-coding pseudogene and generally not discussed as a biological or pharmacological target in the literature[5].

Other names

SSBP1P4Single-stranded DNA binding protein 1 pseudogene 4