Mitochondrial ribosomal protein S36 pseudogene 1 (MRPS36P1)

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein S36 pseudogene 1 (MRPS36P1) is a processed pseudogene located on human chromosome 3p25.3. Unlike functional genes, pseudogenes do not encode proteins and are generally regarded as nonfunctional remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition events[4][3][8]. MRPS36P1 does not produce a protein product and has no known role as a therapeutic target or regulator in human health or disease. While some pseudogenes can influence biological processes through RNA-based mechanisms, there is no evidence that MRPS36P1 participates in gene regulation, cellular signaling, or disease pathways[2][3][4]. It is distinct from the functional mitochondrial ribosomal protein S36 (MRPS36), which has an established role in mitochondrial ribosome structure and function[9], but MRPS36P1 itself is limited to a cataloged unexpressed pseudogene status. Key clarifications: - MRPS36P1 is not a therapeutic target: It does not encode a functional receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other protein[3][4][8]. - MRPS36P1 is a pseudogene: No drug interactions, disease associations, or biomarker significance are established[3][4][8]. - Potential errors: Any reference to MRPS36P1 as a receptor, enzyme, or direct target is incorrect[3][4].

Other names

MRPS36P1mitochondrial ribosomal protein S36 pseudogene 1