Thioredoxin domain containing 9 pseudogene (TXNDC9 pseudogene)

Thioredoxin domain containing 9 pseudogene (TXNDC9 pseudogene, LOC285453, ENSG00000227040) is a classified pseudogene located on chromosome 4. Pseudogenes are gene variants rendered non-functional by mutations such as frameshifts, premature stop codons, or deletions that prevent them from encoding functional proteins[3][1]. The TXNDC9 pseudogene resembles its parent, Thioredoxin domain containing 9 (TXNDC9), but lacks coding ability and known biological activity. No evidence supports its use in drug development, disease association, biomarker identification, or as a receptor, transporter, enzyme, or therapeutic target[1][3][4]. Pseudogenes are noted for their similarity to protein-coding genes but are generally considered genomic fossils, sometimes involved in regulatory or evolutionary processes, but typically not directly relevant for biomedical targeting or drug discovery[3].

Other names

LOC285453ENSG00000227040TXNDC9 pseudogene