Ribosomal protein L11 pseudogene 5 (RPL11P5)

Ribosomal protein L11 pseudogene 5 (RPL11P5) is a pseudogene in the human genome, related to the functional RPL11 gene that encodes a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit[1][8]. Pseudogenes like RPL11P5 arise through duplication or retrotransposition events and generally do not produce functional proteins, although some pseudogenes may be transcribed[5][9]. Most ribosomal protein pseudogenes (including RPL11P5) do not have a known biological function, are not active in drug targeting, and are not associated with specific disease mechanisms or therapeutic applications[1][8][5][9]. They may, however, occasionally be used as tools or markers in genetic or genomic studies, but evidence for functional impact is lacking. The term “pseudogene” indicates that it is not a gene coding for a functional protein, and it is not considered a valid therapeutic target. RPL11P5 is not a receptor, enzyme, or protein with a defined molecular or therapeutic function; it is a non-functional, processed pseudogene[1][8]. This entry is often included only in genomic catalogs and should not be treated as a drug target unless new evidence demonstrates a functional role.

Other names

RPL11_3_1291RPL11P5[1][8]