Ubiquitin specific peptidase 9, Y-linked pseudogene 24 (USP9YP24)

USP9Y pseudogene 24 (USP9YP24) is annotated as a **pseudogene**—a genomic DNA sequence similar to a functional gene but non-functional; it does not produce a functional protein. It is related to the functional gene USP9Y, which encodes ubiquitin specific peptidase 9, a protein required for normal sperm production and involved in ubiquitin-dependent protein processing[3][5]. However, USP9YP24 itself is not known to encode a biologically active product, has no demonstrated physiological function or disease association, and is not characterized as a therapeutic target[1][4]. Pseudogenes like USP9YP24 often arise from duplication or retrotransposition of functional genes but accumulate mutations that prevent expression or activity. There is no literature or database evidence linking USP9YP24 to disease roles, drug interactions, biomarker status, or safety concerns[1][4]. **Note:** There appears to be no direct evidence that USP9YP24 is a therapeutic or biological target; rather, it is a pseudogene related to but distinct from the functional USP9Y gene. USP9Y itself is implicated in male infertility but USP9YP24 is not[3][5]. If you are seeking an active, therapeutically relevant target, review information on "USP9Y", not this pseudogene[3][5][6].

Other names

USP9Y pseudogene 24USP9YP24