Pseudogene similar to part of ribosomal protein L7

ENSG00000230284 is a processed pseudogene with sequence similarity to the human ribosomal protein L7 (RPL7) gene[2][3]. Unlike the protein-coding RPL7 gene (which codes for a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit), this pseudogene does not code for a functional protein and there is no evidence that it has a physiological, pathological, or therapeutic relevance[2][3]. Such pseudogenes are common in the human genome, particularly for ribosomal proteins, and are generally regarded as non-functional genomic elements[2]. Their main utility is typically restricted to evolutionary or genomic studies, not as drug targets. Note: The functional RPL7 gene and protein (not this pseudogene) are involved in ribosome structure and function, but the pseudogene itself has no canonical activity or established role in disease or therapy[1][2][7].

Other names

Pseudogene similar to part of ribosomal protein L7 RPL7ENSG00000230284