5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 162 (RNA5SP162)

5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 162 (RNA5SP162) is classified as a pseudogene, specifically a 5S rRNA pseudogene. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that resemble functional genes but lack their coding or regulatory capacity due to accumulated sequence changes. The 5S rRNA pseudogenes originate from the 5S ribosomal RNA gene, which is a component of the ribosome involved in protein synthesis. However, RNA5SP162 does not produce a functional RNA or protein product and is not involved in any known biological pathway or disease mechanism. Pseudogenes like RNA5SP162 are generally regarded as non-functional "genomic fossils," although in rare cases, pseudogenes can exert regulatory effects on gene expression. No evidence suggests that RNA5SP162 has such functions nor that it is a direct target for drugs, a disease biomarker, or a therapeutic interest.

Other names

5S rRNA pseudogene 162RNA5SP1625S ribosomal pseudogene 162