WAS protein family homolog 8, pseudogene (WASH8P)

WASH8P, also known as WAS protein family homolog 8, pseudogene, is annotated as a *pseudogene* and not as a functional protein-coding gene[3][2]. Pseudogenes are genetic sequences that resemble functional genes but have lost their protein-coding ability or are otherwise non-functional due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements[7]. WASH8P is related by sequence to the WASH complex subunit 1 (WASHC1), which is a member of the WASP (Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome protein) family involved in actin cytoskeleton regulation and endosomal sorting[4][5][8]. However, pseudogenes like WASH8P are generally considered biologically inactive and not therapeutic targets. There is no evidence for protein product, biological function, involvement in disease, or known drug interactions for WASH8P[3][2]. Key contextual notes: - WASH8P is a non-protein-coding pseudogene in humans[3][2]. - It should not be confused with its functional paralog, WASHC1, which is biologically active and relevant to cellular processes[4][8]. - No established biological function, disease association, biomarkers, or therapeutic relevance for WASH8P have been reported in humans[3][2]. - As a pseudogene, WASH8P is not considered a therapeutic target (such as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or similar entity)[3][2][7]. Therefore, its mention as a target is incorrect, and WASH8P should be classified as a pseudogene with no current therapeutic relevance.

Other names

WAS protein family homolog 1 pseudogeneWASH complex subunit 1 pseudogeneWASH8PLOC102723897