Tripartite motif containing 13 pseudogene

The "tripartite motif containing 13 pseudogene" is a genomic DNA region that shares sequence similarity with the protein-coding TRIM13 gene but is classified as a *pseudogene*, meaning it does not encode a functional protein.[3][1] Pseudogenes typically arise through gene duplication or retrotransposition, and while they may be transcribed in some cases, they are not generally considered therapeutic targets. For functional reference, TRIM13 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase involved in protein degradation, stress response, apoptosis, and immune signaling[3].\n\nIn summary, ENSG00000262140 identifies a pseudogene, which is not a functional or druggable target, and is therefore not generally relevant for therapeutic targeting. The *functional gene* TRIM13, by contrast, encodes a ubiquitin ligase implicated in protein homeostasis and disease, and is the subject of biomedical research.