Tubulin beta 8 class VIII pseudogene 4 (TUBB8P4)

TUBB8P4* is a human pseudogene, meaning it is a genomic DNA sequence that resembles the beta-8 class VIII tubulin gene (TUBB8) but is not thought to produce a functional protein[1][2][7][9][11]. It is annotated in genomic databases but lacks coding potential for a canonical tubulin subunit. Pseudogenes can be remnants of gene duplication events or retrotransposition, and typically do not have assigned molecular functions, drug interactions, or roles in human disease. Listings and research regarding tubulin biology or therapeutic targeting concern the functional tubulin genes, such as TUBB8, not this pseudogene. TUBB8P4 is a non-coding pseudogene associated with the tubulin family; it does not encode a protein product, is not a member of any current therapeutic target class, and has no known biological or pharmacological role[1][2][7][9][11].

Other names

tubulin, beta 8 class VIII pseudogene 4HSA12cenq11 beta-tubulin 4Q (TUBB4Q) pseudogenetubulin, beta 2B class IIb pseudogenetubulin, beta 2B pseudogeneTUBB8P4