THAP domain containing 12 pseudogene 8 (THAP12P8)

THAP domain containing 12 pseudogene 8 (THAP12P8) is a human pseudogene classified within the THAP domain-containing gene family. Unlike protein-coding THAP genes, which can participate in transcriptional regulation or cell signaling, THAP12P8 does not encode a functional protein. Its sequence may bear homology to genes like THAP12, whose protein product is involved in regulation of cell growth and the interferon-induced kinase pathway, but this pseudogene does not have a biological function or disease association and is not considered a therapeutic target[1][5][8]. Most information about THAP12P8 confirms that it is a **pseudogene** and not a receptor, enzyme, or protein, and is not implicated in any known diseases or drug interactions[1][5][8]. If you are seeking drug target information for THAP domain-containing proteins, consider querying **THAP12** (THAP domain containing 12) instead, which is a protein-coding gene and has limited biological annotations[3][7].

Other names

PRKRIRP8P58 repressor pseudogene 8THAP12P8Protein-kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded RNA dependent inhibitor, repressor of (P58 repressor) pseudogene 8