Pseudogene similar to part of ribosomal protein S11 (ENSG00000237478)

ENSG00000237478 is a human **pseudogene** similar to part of ribosomal protein S11 (RPS11)[1][3]. Pseudogenes are sections of DNA that resemble functional genes but have lost their protein-coding ability or are otherwise nonfunctional due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements[6][8]. Ribosomal protein S11 is a component of the small (40S) ribosomal subunit, but **this pseudogene does not produce a functional RPS11 protein**[3][5]. Pseudogenes can be produced by duplication or retrotransposition of parent genes during evolution[6][8]. While some pseudogenes have been shown to exert regulatory roles on gene expression, for the vast majority—including ENSG00000237478—no specific biological function, disease association, or therapeutic utility has been established[6][8]. This entry does not represent a classical receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other validated drug target.

Other names

RPS11 pseudogeneRPS11P (unspecified member)