SUMO2 pseudogene 16 (SUMO2P16)

SUMO2 pseudogene 16 is a non-functional pseudogene originating from the Small Ubiquitin-like Modifier 2 (SUMO2) gene. It does not encode a functional protein, enzyme, receptor, or transporter, and is not considered a therapeutic target. Pseudogenes like SUMO2P16 are typically the result of ancient gene duplication or retrotransposition events and do not have biological activity. The parent gene, SUMO2, participates in the post-translational modification of proteins, playing critical roles in nuclear transport, transcriptional regulation, apoptosis, and protein stability[1][4]. In contrast, SUMO2 pseudogene 16 (and other SUMO2 pseudogenes) do not contribute to these functions, nor are they involved in human disease or drug interactions. If you need details about the functional SUMO2 gene (not the pseudogene), further information is available, including its role in protein modification, cell cycle, and disease associations[1][2][4][6].

Other names

SUMO2P16Small ubiquitin-like modifier 2 pseudogene 16