60S ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene

60S ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene refers to one of the many non-functional copies (“pseudogenes”) related to the RPL21 gene, which encodes a structural component of the eukaryotic 60S ribosomal large subunit involved in protein synthesis[1][2][5]. Pseudogenes like ENSG00000217776 do not produce active proteins and are not generally implicated as therapeutic targets, markers, or direct disease contributors[5][7]. The protein-coding version, RPL21, is involved in ribosome function and has clinical relevance in hair follicle biology and rare hereditary disorders, but the pseudogene does not share those functions[1][3][7]. Summary: ENSG00000217776 is a pseudogene, not a therapeutic or biological target. For actionable or functional relevance, search for the protein-coding RPL21 gene, not the pseudogene.

Other names

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogeneRPL21P