5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 84 (RNA5SP84)

5S ribosomal RNA pseudogene 84 (RNA5SP84) is a processed pseudogene related to the functional 5S ribosomal RNA gene family. While the canonical 5S rRNA is a 120-nucleotide non-coding RNA essential for large ribosomal subunit structure and function[1][3], pseudogenes like RNA5SP84 do not produce functional ribosomal RNA. Most pseudogenes are non-coding and non-functional, although some can potentially be transcribed and may exert regulatory effects on their parental genes or other transcripts through mechanisms such as antisense interaction, competing for RNA-binding proteins, or acting as decoys for miRNAs[2][4]. No evidence supports a direct protein-coding or ribosome-integral role for RNA5SP84, and it is not classified as a therapeutic target or druggable entity. The vast majority of ribosomal RNA pseudogenes in the human genome remain functionally uncharacterized[1][2][4].

Other names

RN5S84RNA, 5S ribosomal 84RNA5SP84

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