### ACTN4P1 Gene Overview

**Gene Symbol:** ACTN4P1

**Gene Summary:** The ACTN4P1 gene is a pseudogene related to the ACTN4 gene, which encodes for α-actinin-4, an actin-binding protein that plays a significant role in the structure of the cytoskeleton and in cellular functions such as cell motility, shape, and integrity. As a pseudogene, ACTN4P1 is non-coding and may not have a direct functional role.

### 1. Associated Genes

While specific associations with other genes are not typically cataloged exclusively for pseudogenes, genes related to the ACTN family, which includes ACTN1, ACTN2, ACTN3, and ACTN4, may be considered biologically relevant due to shared pathways or functionalities. Additionally, genes involved in cytoskeletal organization, muscle function, and cell signaling may also exhibit some degree of association, although specific interaction data for ACTN4P1 may be limited.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases

Currently, detailed research specifically implicating ACTN4P1 in aging or age-related diseases is scarce. However, pseudogenes can often have regulatory roles or influence the expression of their parental genes, which may indirectly affect processes associated with aging or diseases commonly linked to cytoskeletal dysfunction, such as sarcopenia or neurodegenerative conditions. Further studies are necessary to establish any specific correlation.

### 3. Drug Interactions

As ACTN4P1 is a pseudogene and does not encode a protein, there are no direct drug interactions documented. However, drugs that target pathways or functions associated with α-actinin proteins or related cytoskeletal components may potentially influence the activity or expression of ACTN4 as it could affect the regulation of this pseudogene.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes

ACTN4P1 itself does not appear to be directly involved in specific biological pathways, since it is a pseudogene. However, α-actinin (the protein product of the functional ACTN4 gene) is involved in several important biological processes, including:

- **Cell division and mitosis:** Through its role in the actin cytoskeleton.
- **Cell migration:** Important for wound healing and tissue repair.
- **Adherens junctions:** Involved in cell-cell adhesion.
- **Cardiovascular function:** Relevant to muscle contraction mechanics and signaling pathways.

### Summary 

Though the ACTN4P1 is classified as a pseudogene and lacks direct functional annotations, its relationship with the ACTN4 gene and involvement of related actin-binding proteins suggest potential implications in various biological pathways and cellular processes. This gene's regulatory role, if any, needs to be explored in greater detail through specific studies, especially concerning aging and drug interactions.