Syndecan binding protein pseudogene 3 (SDCBPP3)

Syndecan binding protein pseudogene 3 (SDCBPP3) is classified as a pseudogene in the human genome and does not produce a functional protein. It is named for its sequence similarity to the gene encoding syndecan binding protein (syntenin, SDCBP), a bona fide adaptor protein involved in cell signaling and membrane trafficking. However, unlike the protein-coding SDCBP gene, SDCBPP3 does not have known biological roles, does not serve as a receptor, and is not implicated in disease or drug targeting. There is no current evidence connecting SDCBPP3 to functional protein expression or therapeutic processes[1][2]. Key distinctions: - SDCBPP3 is a *pseudogene* and not a functional protein, enzyme, receptor, or drug target[1][2]. - It has *no known biological, physiological, or pharmacological role* and is not used as a therapeutic or diagnostic target. SDCBP (syntenin), in contrast, is a functional protein-coding gene with several biological roles and is sometimes studied in the context of cancer and signaling pathways[5][7][9]. However, SDCBPP3 is distinct and does not code for this protein.

Other names

Syndecan binding protein (syntenin) pseudogene 3SDCBPP3