Tetraspanin 11 pseudogene

The tetraspanin 11 pseudogene (ENSG00000250770) is a nonfunctional genomic sequence in humans similar to the tetraspanin 11 gene. Functional tetraspanins are small, highly conserved four-pass transmembrane proteins involved in various cellular processes, including regulation of cell morphology, motility, signal transduction, and membrane organization[2][3][4]. However, as a pseudogene, this sequence does not encode a functional protein and is not implicated in cellular functions or diseases as an active gene product. The true TSPAN11 is part of the tetraspanin family, which participates in processes such as cell proliferation, immune responses, and migration[2][4][3]. Pseudogenes like ENSG00000250770 may be referenced for evolutionary or genomic studies but are not considered drug targets, biomarkers, or participants in disease mechanisms. There is nothing to suggest that this pseudogene is involved in therapeutic targeting, biomarker studies, or safety concerns. Its misidentification as a therapeutic target would be incorrect[3].

Other names

TSPAN11 pseudogene