Testis expressed 56, pseudogene (TEX56P)

Testis expressed 56, pseudogene (TEX56P) is a gene locus on human chromosome 6 (6p25.2) that is primarily expressed in the testis[2]. The gene is formally categorized as a pseudogene, meaning it is generally not believed to encode a functional protein in humans[3][7]. However, the gene sequence predicts a possible nuclear protein (chromosome 6 open reading frame 201, C6orf201) of 140 amino acids, which possesses conserved secondary structures and a nuclear localization signal but does not share homology with any characterized functional domains except belonging to a protein family (DUF4523) with no known function[2]. Expression evidence supports testis-specific expression, but there are no described biological functions, molecular activities, or links to established physiological or pathological mechanisms in humans. No drugs target this gene, and there are currently no established biomarker or safety connections[2][3][5][7]. In summary, TEX56P (testis expressed 56, pseudogene) refers to a testis-expressed pseudogene with unknown function, not recognized as a therapeutic target, and primarily used as a genomic marker or locus identifier in research contexts[2][3][7].

Other names

C6orf201dJ1013A10.5chromosome 6 open reading frame 201protein MGC87625RP5-1013A10.5LOC404220