zinc finger protein 766 pseudogene

Zinc finger protein 766 pseudogene (ENSG00000256835) is a non-coding, non-functional genomic element that shares sequence similarity with the protein-coding gene for zinc finger protein 766 (ZNF766)[9]. Pseudogenes are typically considered genetic relics — copies of known genes that have lost the ability to encode a functional protein, usually due to mutations that disrupt their transcription or translation[9]. Zinc finger proteins, when functional, are among the largest family of transcription factors in the human genome and are involved in DNA binding and gene regulation[1][3][7][10]. However, the pseudogene form (such as this entry) does not encode a protein, nor does it serve as a typical molecular target for drugs or therapeutic intervention. This entry is not considered a drug target (e.g., enzyme, receptor, transporter), and there is no evidence it is used as a biomarker, associated with disease, or has known interacting drugs or safety concerns. Its primary relevance is for genomic annotation and evolutionary studies, not as a biological or pharmacological target. If you require information on the functional version, "zinc finger protein 766" (ZNF766, ENSG00000196214), let me know; the information above is specific to the pseudogene entry provided.

Other names

ZNF766P (inferred)zinc finger protein 766 pseudogeneENSG00000256835