WD repeat domain 97 (WDR97)

WD repeat domain 97 (WDR97) is a human gene located on chromosome 8 (8q31.1), referenced in curated resources and associated with the WD-repeat protein family. WD-repeat proteins typically have short motifs ending in tryptophan-aspartic acid (WD) and assemble into beta propeller structures that act as scaffolds for protein complexes. However, the function and protein-coding potential of WDR97 are unknown. It may not encode a functional protein in vivo, with some gene models representing it as a non-coding transcript subject to nonsense-mediated decay. WDR97 is not cited in literature as an actionable biological target for therapy or diagnosis, and its role in normal physiology or disease remains essentially uncharacterized. There are serious caveats regarding its inclusion as a therapeutic target: - The gene’s annotated function is unknown. - No protein product or biological activity is confirmed. - No established links to drug interactions, mechanisms, or biomarker use. - Its listing as involved in disease is likely from genomic annotation rather than evidence of direct involvement. WDR97 should not be considered a valid molecular target for structured therapeutic or pharmacological analysis, except as part of exploratory functional genomics or annotation databases.

Other names

WD repeat domain 97WD repeat-containing protein 97WDR97KIAA1875GC08P144108 (and other previous GeneCards identifiers)

None reported for WDR97 No known drug or ligand target activity