Mitochondrial ribosomal protein S17 pseudogene 3 (MRPS17P3)

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein S17 pseudogene 3 (MRPS17P3) is classified as a pseudogene in the human genome[5][1]. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to known genes but typically noncoding and nonfunctional due to mutations or lack of regulatory sequences required for expression[1][5]. MRPS17P3 is derived from the mitochondrial ribosomal protein S17 gene family but does not produce a protein product and is not involved in any known biological processes or diseases; it serves as a genomic relic rather than an active molecule[1][5][9]. MRPS17 is a protein-coding gene that encodes a small subunit protein of the mitochondrial ribosome, essential for mitochondrial protein synthesis[4][7]. By contrast, MRPS17P3 is one of several pseudogenes related to MRPS17, lacking protein-coding capability and biological function. There are no therapeutic implications, disease associations, biomarkers, mechanisms of action, or known safety concerns for MRPS17P3, as it is not an active gene or protein[1][5][9]. Its presence in molecular databases is primarily for annotation completeness and genomic studies; it does not act as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, transcription factor, or any other classical drug target[1][5][9].

Other names

Ribosomal protein S17 pseudogene 3RPS17P3RPS17BRPS17L2RPS17_7_1537