YY1 transcription factor pseudogene 2 (YY1P2)

YY1 transcription factor pseudogene 2 (YY1P2) is classified as a pseudogene related to the functional gene *YY1* (Yin Yang 1), a zinc finger transcription factor with important roles in development, cell differentiation, proliferation, and cancer biology. However, YY1P2 does not encode a functional protein and there is no evidence supporting active transcription, translation, or an independent biological function for this locus. Unlike YY1, which is widely studied for its dual role as a transcriptional activator and repressor, YY1P2 is considered a non-functional genomic sequence resulting from gene duplication or retrotransposition. No drug interactions, disease roles, or biomarker uses are described for this pseudogene. If you intended to refer to the functional transcription factor **YY1** (Yin Yang 1), please clarify, as that is a distinct, well-characterized molecular target with roles in cancer, neural development, and chromatin organization.

Other names

YY1 pseudogene 2YY1P2YY1P2 gene