ZNF8-ERVK3-1 readthrough (ZNF8-ERVK3-1)

ZNF8-ERVK3-1 readthrough is a **naturally occurring readthrough transcript** between the neighboring ZNF8 (zinc finger protein 8) and ERVK3-1 (endogenous retrovirus group K3, member 1) genes on human chromosome 19[1][2][6]. This **long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)** is classified as a **candidate for nonsense-mediated mRNA decay** (NMD), meaning it is not believed to produce a stable protein product[1][6]. No protein coding function, receptor activity, or other typical therapeutic target attributes have been described for this transcript, and it has **no established role in disease, drug interaction, or clinical biomarkers**[1][2][6]. Its classification as a readthrough transcript and lncRNA, rather than a protein, receptor, or enzyme, means it is **not considered a bona fide molecular drug target**. This entry may be only of relevance for bioinformatics annotation, not for therapeutic or biomarker purposes, and is therefore considered **not a true target** in the conventional sense[1][2][6].

Other names

ZNF8-ERVK3-1ZNF8-ERVK3-1 readthroughGC19U902302 (various older IDs)