### Overview of CEP164P1

The **CEP164P1 (CEP164 pseudogene 1)** gene is a pseudogene located on human chromosome 21. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that resemble functional genes but do not produce functional proteins, often due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements. CEP164P1 is related to the **CEP164** gene, which is known to play a role in the formation of cilia and maintaining cellular organization.

### Gene Associations

Here are some additional genes associated with CEP164P1 based on available literature and databases, including their potential functional relationships:

1. **CEP164**: The main functional homolog of CEP164P1, involved in centrosome and cilia functionality.
2. **CEP97**: This gene is also related to cilia development and may be functionally linked to the CEP164/CEP164P1 pathway.
3. **IFT88**: Involved in intraflagellar transport, which is crucial for cilia assembly and maintenance, might share regulatory pathways.
4. **PKD1**: Associated with polycystic kidney disease and also implicates cilia function.
5. **ZNF423**: Involved in ciliary signaling pathways and cellular function.

### Aging and Age-Related Diseases

While specific studies explicitly linking CEP164P1 to aging or age-related diseases are limited, the **CEP164** gene's involvement in cilia function suggests potential biological implications. Cilia dysfunction has been associated with various age-related conditions and diseases, such as:

- **Neurodegenerative diseases**: Implications of cilia in signaling and maintenance of neuronal health.
- **Kidney diseases**: Such as polycystic kidney disease, where cilia are essential for proper kidney function.
- **Cancer**: Disruption of normal ciliary function may lead to aberrant cell signaling and contribute to tumorigenesis.

### Drug and Drug Class Interactions

Currently, there are no specific drugs or drug classes directly known to interact with **CEP164P1**, given its classification as a pseudogene. However, any research regarding drugs targeting the primary CEP164 gene could indirectly provide insights into the effects on associated pathways or diseases related to CEP164P1.

### Pathways and Biological Processes

Although CEP164P1 itself is a pseudogene and does not encode a functional product, it is likely associated with the following biological processes through its homolog CEP164 and related genes:

1. **Cilia Assembly and Maintenance**: As a homolog to a gene significant in ciliary function, it may play an indirect role in this process.
2. **Centrosome Function and Organization**: CEP164 is crucial for centrosome maturation; thus, CEP164P1 may influence related pathways.
3. **Intraflagellar Transport**: Involvement in ciliary transport mechanisms may be correlated with its associated gene functions.
4. **Cell-Cell Signaling**: Given the interaction with various signaling pathways, it may indirectly affect related processes.

Further research into CEP164P1's functional roles, potential influence on disease mechanisms, and participation in genetic networks is warranted to clarify its biological significance better.