5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 355 (RNA5SP355)

5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 355 (RNA5SP355) is classified as a **pseudogene** of the 5S ribosomal RNA gene family. Pseudogenes are DNA segments similar in sequence to known genes but lack the ability to code for a functional protein or RNA product due to mutations or deletions that disrupt normal transcription or translation. The RNA5SP355 locus does not encode a functional 5S ribosomal RNA and is not known to have any regulatory, functional, or disease-associated roles in human biology. There are no known drugs, mechanisms of action, or biomarker utility associated with this pseudogene, and it is not considered a therapeutic target. If you are seeking a druggable or disease-relevant ribosomal protein or RNA, a different target should be selected.\n\nNotes on target name:\n- The designation \"pseudogene\" signifies a nonfunctional remnant of a gene, and pseudogenes are extremely rarely considered as drug or diagnostic targets.\n- There is nothing pharmacologically actionable or therapeutically relevant about RNA5SP355.\n- If your query intended a functional ribosomal RNA or protein target, this gene is not correct and a different identifier or name should be used.

Other names

5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 355RNA5SP355