5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 236 (RNA5SP236)

5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 236 (abbreviated RNA5SP236 or RN5S236) is classified as a rRNA pseudogene in the human genome[2][4][5][8]. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but generally nonfunctional; they arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events and typically lack protein-coding or functional RNA activity due to sequence mutations or regulatory deficiencies[6][8]. Unlike the functional 5S ribosomal RNA, which participates in ribosome assembly and protein synthesis, RNA5SP236 does not have a known biological function and is not expressed as a normal component of ribosomes[1][3][11]. No drugs, disease roles, or safety considerations are currently associated with this entity. Its designation as a pseudogene means it does not serve as a therapeutic target and should not be confused with functional ribosomal RNA genes[2][5][8].

Other names

RN5S236RNA, 5S ribosomal 236RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 236