Zinc finger protein 131 pseudogene

Zinc finger protein 131 pseudogene (LOC100133252, ENSG00000232716) is a human pseudogene related to the ZNF131 locus. Pseudogenes are stretches of DNA that resemble known genes but are generally non-functional, lacking the ability to encode a complete, functional protein. They arise commonly through gene duplication or retrotransposition. Unlike its parent gene ZNF131, which encodes a C2H2-type zinc finger transcription factor involved in gene repression and central nervous system function[3], the pseudogene does not code for an active protein, has no known biological function, and is not considered a therapeutic target. Its presence is primarily of genomic interest; it is not implicated in human disease or therapy. The main, functional gene is ZNF131, a recognized member of the zinc finger protein family, with transcriptional regulatory functions[3]. Pseudogenes (like this one) are not considered valid drug or biomarker targets, as they do not produce active proteins[3]. There are no drugs, disease roles, or biomarker functions associated with zinc finger protein 131 pseudogene, and it is not a therapeutic target. The entry is “incorrect” for most therapeutic/target lists, as it is not an active gene product and should not be considered equivalent to ZNF131.

Other names

LOC100133252ENSG00000232716