Mitochondrial ribosomal protein L39 pseudogene (LOC359819)

LOC359819 (mitochondrial ribosomal protein L39 pseudogene; ENSG00000250669) is a human pseudogene derived from the functional MRPL39 gene, which encodes a component of the mitochondrial large ribosomal subunit associated with protein synthesis in mitochondria[3][9][11][1]. The pseudogene does not encode a functional protein but could, theoretically, play regulatory roles at the RNA level, as seen for other pseudogenes—such as acting as noncoding RNAs or regulatory RNA elements[4][6]. However, no specific function, disease association, or drug interaction has been reported for this locus. As it is not protein-coding, it is not relevant as a therapeutic target, biomarker, or druggable entity[3][9][11]. It is mainly annotated for genome completeness and reference. No actionable or structured therapeutic biology or pharmacology is associated with ENSG00000250669/LOC359819 as of current scientific databases[3][9][11].

Other names

LOC359819ENSG00000250669mitochondrial ribosomal protein L39 pseudogeneMRPL39 pseudogene

None applicable. Drugs do not act on this pseudogene.