Transmembrane protein 66 pseudogene

Transmembrane protein 66 pseudogene (ENSG00000258375) is a predicted human pseudogene related to the protein-coding transmembrane protein 66 gene. As a pseudogene, it results from historical gene duplication or mutation events and is not believed to encode a functional protein. Pseudogenes may sometimes give rise to non-coding RNAs or participate in gene expression regulation, but no such roles are documented for this locus. It is not considered a therapeutic drug target and carries no current relevance for disease association, interaction profiles, or biomarker use[1][3][4][7]. The gene name reflects its similarity to the TMEM66 protein, but loss-of-function changes render it inactive. If you need annotation for a functionally active transmembrane protein or verified receptor, please specify a protein-coding gene (not a pseudogene).

Other names

TMEM66P (predicted; not widely used)Transmembrane protein 66 pseudogene