SSU72 RNA polymerase II CTD phosphatase homolog pseudogene 6 (SSU72P6)

SSU72 pseudogene 6 (SSU72P6) is a processed pseudogene related to the SSU72 gene, which encodes an enzyme known as RNA polymerase II CTD phosphatase. Unlike its parental gene, SSU72P6 does not code for a functional protein and there is no evidence of its direct involvement in biological functions, disease, or drug interaction. Pseudogenes like SSU72P6 are DNA sequences similar to known genes but typically lack regulatory elements or have mutations that prevent them from encoding functional proteins. The functional SSU72 is involved in the regulation of transcription by dephosphorylating the C-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II[1][3][5], but SSU72P6 does not contribute to this activity. --- Key Context: - SSU72P6 is a pseudogene and not a therapeutic target (such as an enzyme, receptor, transporter, or other classical drug target). - The functional gene, SSU72, is a CTD phosphatase involved in transcriptional regulation in eukaryotes[1][3][5], but pseudogenes like SSU72P6 are generally not expressed as proteins and do not have established roles in signaling pathways or drug targeting. - Field resources (such as GeneCards, Harmonizome, and Merck/Millipore[6]) classify it as a pseudogene and do not associate it with known biological pathways, disease roles, or drug interactions. --- Summary: SSU72P6 is not a functional molecule or receptor, but rather a non-coding pseudogene without recognized biological or therapeutic significance. Any search for roles, interacting drugs, or functions should reference the parental gene SSU72, not the pseudogene itself.

Other names

SSU72P6SSU72 pseudogene 6SSU72 RNA polymerase II CTD phosphatase homolog pseudogene 6