Tripartite motif-containing 38 pseudogene

Tripartite motif-containing 38 pseudogene (ENSG00000250725) is a non-coding genomic sequence on human chromosome 4 that shares high homology with the TRIM38 gene but does not encode a functional protein[1][5][9]. It is designated as a pseudogene, meaning it likely arose from duplication or retrotransposition of the TRIM38 locus. While some pseudogenes have potential regulatory roles, this specific pseudogene has no characterized molecular function, mechanism, or association with human disease or drug targets[1][9]. Only the functional TRIM38 gene (not this pseudogene) has documented roles in immunity and disease associations. Key distinctions: - The pseudogene is not a therapeutic target and does not encode a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any classically "druggable" protein. - For structured drug discovery or disease association work, the functional TRIM38 gene (not the pseudogene) should be referenced[3][5][7]. - There is nothing therapeutically actionable about ENSG00000250725 with current knowledge; if intent was to seek receptor, enzyme, or protein target information, the TRIM38 protein gene (ENSG00000112343) is the correct reference. If a query references "tripartite motif-containing 38 pseudogene" as a candidate drug target, this is incorrect. This entry should instead refer to the protein-coding TRIM38 gene for therapeutic relevance.

Other names

Tripartite motif-containing 38 (pseudogene)TRIM38 pseudogene