STT3A, subunit of the oligosaccharyltransferase complex, homolog A pseudogene (LOC100422641)

LOC100422641 (ENSG00000258750) is a pseudogene related to the STT3A gene, which encodes a catalytic subunit of the oligosaccharyltransferase (OST) complex. Unlike the functional STT3A gene, this locus is not believed to encode a functional protein. The STT3A gene itself is involved in N-glycosylation of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum, but the pseudogene has no demonstrated biological or therapeutic role and is not a target for drug development[2]. Key clarification: - This entry is a pseudogene and not an active protein target or enzyme. - No evidence links LOC100422641 to disease, drug interaction, biomarker, or mechanism of action. - If you require information on the active, protein-coding form (STT3A), refer to ENSG00000134910[1]. The main point of confusion is that while "STT3A" itself refers to a valid and important target, "ENSG00000258750" / "LOC100422641" does NOT, as it is explicitly a pseudogene and not a gene product[2].

Other names

STT3A pseudogeneSTT3ASubunit Of The Oligosaccharyltransferase Complex (Catalytic) PseudogeneLOC100422641