WDR45-like pseudogene

The WDR45-like pseudogene (ENSG00000203396, LOC100128906) is a non-functional segment of DNA with sequence similarity to the WDR45 gene, which encodes an essential protein in the autophagy pathway. As a pseudogene, it does not encode an active protein and has no direct biological function, disease associations, or therapeutic relevance. Functional studies, clinical associations, and drug interactions are related to the bona fide WDR45 gene, not to this pseudogene[2][3][4]. Clarification: - The functional gene of interest in biology and medicine is WDR45 (WD repeat domain 45, also known as WIPI4), which is a protein-coding gene implicated in autophagy, neurodegenerative disorders, and other cellular processes[1][2][3][4][6]. - The WDR45-like pseudogene being queried here is not a valid therapeutic target and should not be confused with WDR45 (WIPI4)[2][4]. If information about the actual protein-coding gene WDR45 (WIPI4) is needed, please specify, as data regarding molecular function, disease relationships, pathways, and drug interactions would only apply to WDR45 and not its pseudogene[3][4][6].

Other names

ENSG00000203396LOC100128906WDR45PWDR45-like