WD repeat and SOCS box containing 2 pseudogene

WD repeat and SOCS box containing 2 pseudogene (ENSG00000259117) is a genomic DNA segment that *resembles* the functional WSB2 gene but contains disabling mutations and lacks regulatory elements necessary for producing a functional protein product[1][2][4]. Pseudogenes like this one are classified as "nonfunctional" genomic loci—they do not produce proteins and do not have the properties of receptors, enzymes, or other canonical drug targets. Most pseudogenes are products of gene duplication or retrotransposition events, and they typically serve as evolutionary markers rather than as active participants in cell biology[2][4]. While some pseudogenes can acquire regulatory roles, this is specific and rare, and there is no evidence that ENSG00000259117 (WD repeat and SOCS box containing 2 pseudogene) fulfills such a role. Pseudogenes, including this one, have no known therapeutic relevance, do not interact with drugs, and are not current biomarkers or safety concerns.

Other names

WSB2 pseudogene