YBX2 pseudogene 1 (YBX2P1)

YBX2 pseudogene 1 (YBX2P1) is a **pseudogene** related to the functional gene encoding Y-box binding protein 2 (YBX2), which is a nucleic acid binding protein expressed predominantly in germ cells[5]. Pseudogenes like YBX2P1 are DNA sequences similar to known genes, but typically they do not produce functional proteins due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements[6]. YBX2P1 itself **does not encode an active protein and is not considered a functional target or therapeutic receptor, enzyme, or RNA-binding protein**. The functional YBX2 protein regulates mRNA translation in spermatogenesis and is implicated in infertility and some cancers[1][5], but those functions are not attributed to the pseudogene YBX2P1. There is currently **no evidence that YBX2P1 acts as a therapeutic target** or is involved in drug interaction or disease processes directly. **Note:** - The functional protein is "Y-box binding protein 2 (YBX2)," not the pseudogene YBX2P1. - YBX2P1 is a genomic locus with sequence similarity to YBX2 but lacks evidence for protein coding or direct functional role[5][6]. - If a query refers to "YBX2P1" as a target, this is likely incorrect or a misunderstanding; all known functional and disease associations relate to YBX2, not its pseudogene. If you need information on the actual YBX2 protein as a target, let me know.

Other names

YBX2P1Y box binding protein 2 pseudogene 1