ST13, Hsp70 interacting protein pseudogene 21 (ST13P21)

ST13P21 is annotated as a pseudogene derived from the ST13 gene, which encodes a co-chaperone that interacts with Hsp70 proteins. Pseudogenes do not typically produce functional proteins, and there is currently no evidence that ST13P21 encodes an active protein or plays a role as a therapeutic target. Because it is a pseudogene, it does not fit into conventional protein target or druggable target classes such as enzyme, receptor, or transporter. There is no established link to cellular biological function, disease roles, therapeutic drugs, or mechanisms of drug action. If you are seeking information about the functional ST13 gene or the Hsp70-interacting protein (HIP) itself, those refer to a different (protein-coding) gene and protein with known functions in protein folding and chaperone complexes[3]. Key point: ST13P21 is a pseudogene, not an active molecular target. The entry does not correspond to a conventional drug target, and there is no evidence of therapeutic, functional, or clinical relevance as of current database annotations[3].

Other names

ST13P21Hsp70 interacting protein pseudogene 21