USP10 pseudogene 3 (USP10P3)

USP10 pseudogene 3 (USP10P3) is a non-functional genetic sequence related to the USP10 gene. Unlike the functional USP10, which is a cysteine protease involved in deubiquitination and regulation of numerous cellular pathways[1][5][6], USP10P3 is predicted not to encode a protein and does not have an established biological or pharmacological role. The human genome contains several pseudogenes for USP10; these are primarily relics of gene duplication and mutation events, lacking the capacity to act as drug targets or biomarkers[3][9]. Key distinction: - USP10 (Ubiquitin specific peptidase 10) is an enzyme and is a functional protein, studied as a therapeutic target in various cancers and biological processes[1][5][7]. - USP10P3 is a pseudogene of USP10, with no evidence of protein expression or therapeutic relevance[3][9]. If structured information for a therapeutic target is desired, USP10 (the protein coding gene) is the correct target, not USP10P3.

Other names

USP10P3USP10 pseudogene 3