Ribosomal protein L12 pseudogene 12 (RPL12P12)

RPL12P12 is a processed **pseudogene** derived from the ribosomal protein L12 gene (RPL12). Pseudogenes are non-functional genomic segments that resemble known genes but cannot produce functional protein, often due to disabling mutations or lack of necessary regulatory elements. The RPL12P12 locus does not encode a functional protein and is one of many ribosomal protein pseudogenes dispersed throughout the human genome, thought to arise from retrotransposition events[5][2][6]. While the parent gene RPL12 is involved in assembly of the 60S ribosomal subunit and catalysis of protein synthesis[1][3], its pseudogenes do not contribute directly to these activities. There is currently no evidence that RPL12P12 acts as a biomarker, drug target, or has significant disease relevance. If you are seeking information on a therapeutic target or receptor, this entry does **not** meet those criteria. The proper functional protein would be “60S ribosomal protein L12” (RPL12), not RPL12P12[1][3].

Other names

dJ999L4.1RPL12L3RPL12_16_1689ribosomal protein L12-like 3ribosomal protein S12 pseudogene 12 (possible error/confusion)RPL12P12

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