### KRT8P15 Gene Summary

**Gene Symbol:** KRT8P15  
**Description:** KRT8P15 corresponds to a pseudogene related to keratin 8 (KRT8), which is an important structural protein in the cytoskeleton of epithelial cells. While having characteristics similar to functional keratin genes, KRT8P15 does not encode a functional protein and is included within the broader family of keratin genes.

### 1. Associated Genes
Although KRT8P15 is a pseudogene and primarily of interest due to its sequence similarities to functional keratin genes, it may have contextual associations with other keratin genes, particularly:
- **KRT8** (Keratin 8)
- **KRT18** (Keratin 18) 
- **KRT19** (Keratin 19)

These genes are involved in the formation of intermediate filaments in epithelial cells and play roles in cellular integrity, differentiation, and response to stress.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
While there is limited direct research that links KRT8P15 specifically to aging or age-related diseases, the functional counterparts of KRT8P15 (e.g., KRT8, KRT18) are implicated in various conditions such as liver disease and cancer. Dysregulation of keratin expression has been associated with these diseases, suggesting that alterations in the keratin network might influence aging or age-related pathology indirectly.

### 3. Drug or Drug Classes Interactions
Currently, there are no specific drugs or drug classes directly known to interact with KRT8P15 given its categorization as a pseudogene. However, the related functional keratin genes (such as KRT8) may have implications in drug interactions in the context of cancer therapies or other disease states where keratin expression is modified.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
KRT8P15, as a pseudogene, does not have well-defined biological pathways it is directly involved in. However, its closely associated functional keratin genes are heavily involved in various cellular pathways, including:

- **Cytoskeleton Organization**: Keratin proteins contribute to the stability and integrity of the cytoskeleton.
- **Epithelial Cell Integrity**: Keratins play a role in maintaining the structure of epithelial tissues and their adaptive responses to stress.
- **Cell Cycle Regulation**: Some keratins have been implicated in cellular processes like apoptosis and the cell cycle, influencing cell proliferation and differentiation.

Though KRT8P15 itself may not actively participate in these processes, its relationship with the keratin family underscores its potential relevance in understanding structural and functional abnormalities in epithelial cells, particularly in pathological conditions. Further research would be needed to understand any more nuanced roles this pseudogene might possess in biological systems and associated conditions.