### Overview of DPP3P2 Gene

**Gene Symbol:** DPP3P2  
**Other Names:** Dipeptidyl Peptidase 3 Pseudogene 2  
**Chromosomal Location:** Located on chromosome, the exact location can be confirmed using sources like NCBI.

### 1. Associated Genes

The DPP3P2 gene is a pseudogene of the DPP3 gene, which encodes dipeptidyl peptidase III. Given its nature as a pseudogene, it is thought to be a non-functional fragment without a direct role in protein coding. Therefore, it might not have extensive associations with other genes. However, the functional DPP3 gene is known to have homologies and potential interactions with:

- **DPP3:** The functional counterpart involved in peptide metabolism potentially aids in understanding any regulatory mechanisms or effects observed with DPP3P2.
- **Dipeptidyl Peptidases (DPPs):** Other members in the DPP family may also exhibit functional relationships.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases

As a pseudogene, DPP3P2 itself may not have directly documented roles in aging or age-related diseases. However, the active **DPP3** gene has been implicated in various biological processes, including those related to cellular aging and stress responses.

- **Potential Links:** Altered regulation or expression of DPP3 could influence age-associated pathologies through mechanisms linked to inflammatory responses, apoptosis, or cellular senescence, even if not directly related to DPP3P2.
  
### 3. Drug Interactions

- No specific drugs or drug classes have been identified that directly interact with the DPP3P2 pseudogene due to its non-coding nature. However, the related **DPP3** enzyme may be targeted by certain drugs or peptides implicated in metabolic processes.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes

While DPP3P2 itself does not directly participate in biological processes due to its pseudogenetic status, the DPP3 (the related gene) plays roles in several pathways including:

- **Metabolic pathways:** Involvement in the degradation of peptide hormones, influencing metabolic regulation.
- **Immune response:** As modulation of inflammatory peptides can impact immune signaling.
- **Peptide hormone processing:** Influencing the bioavailability and activity of various peptide hormones.

### Summary

DPP3P2 is a pseudogene associated closely with the functional DPP3 gene. Understanding its role provides insights into the potential influence on gene regulation, while its direct implications in disease or pharmacological contexts are limited due to its non-functional status. Further research may elucidate any latent roles it may play concerning aging or its interaction with biochemical pathways.