mitochondrial ribosomal protein L19 pseudogene

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein L19 pseudogene refers to a genomic sequence that closely resembles the functional MRPL19 gene, which encodes a component of the mitochondrial ribosome large 39S subunit, but lacks protein-coding potential and does not contribute to mitochondrial protein synthesis[2][3][8]. Pseudogenes like this one are common in the human genome and are generally considered non-functional remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition events. Unlike the functional MRPL19 gene, which has roles in mitochondrial translation and has been associated with certain diseases, the pseudogene has no known biological or therapeutic significance[1][10]. If you are seeking data about the functional mitochondrial ribosomal protein L19, the correct target is "MRPL19" (Ensembl: ENSG00000115364), not this pseudogene[1][3][5].

Other names

RPL19Pmitochondrial ribosomal protein L19 pseudogeneribosomal protein L19 pseudogene