USP9Y pseudogene 4 (USP9YP4)

USP9Y pseudogene 4 (USP9YP4) is a non-coding, inactive genomic element on the Y chromosome related in sequence to the USP9Y gene, which encodes a deubiquitinating enzyme important for sperm development. As a pseudogene, USP9YP4 does not produce a functional protein and currently has no clinical or molecular relevance as a therapeutic target or biomarker. There is no evidence for drug interactions, biological function, or disease association for USP9YP4; information about USP9Y pseudogenes more broadly is sparse, and they are typically catalogued as inactive or "validated pseudo" sequences. If structured information is needed for a therapeutic target, USP9Y (ubiquitin specific peptidase 9, Y-linked) may be investigated instead, which is a protein-coding gene with functional and clinical relevance.

Other names

USP9YP4USP9Y pseudogene 4