X-ray repair cross complementing 6 pseudogene 2 (XRCC6P2)

X-ray repair cross complementing 6 pseudogene 2 (XRCC6P2) is a human pseudogene, meaning it is a DNA sequence that resembles a gene but is generally considered non-functional in producing a protein product[1][7]. XRCC6P2 is related by sequence to the XRCC6 gene, which encodes Ku70, a protein involved in DNA repair by non-homologous end joining[10]. However, XRCC6P2 itself does not produce a functional protein and is not described as having a known biological role or established disease relevance. It is not considered a therapeutic target, does not fit into major molecular classification families such as enzymes, receptors, or transcription factors, and has no established role in biological pathways or as a biomarker or drug target[1][7]. The name is sometimes confused with XRCC6, a bona fide DNA repair protein, but XRCC6P2 should not be classified as a functional gene or therapeutic target. Key Points: - XRCC6P2 is a pseudogene, not a functional gene or receptor[1][7]. - There is no evidence it is directly involved in disease, drug action, or biological function. - It is sometimes listed simply for its annotation and should not be mistaken for XRCC6 (Ku70), which does have DNA repair functions[10]. If you require information about the **functional XRCC6 gene/protein (Ku70)**, please clarify, as current entries reference the pseudogene XRCC6P2, which has no established function or targetability.

Other names

X-ray repair complementing defective repair in Chinese hamster cells 6 pseudogene 2XRCC6P2