Ribosomal protein L12 pseudogene 14 (RPL12P14)

Ribosomal protein L12 pseudogene 14 (RPL12P14) is a processed pseudogene found in the human genome. Pseudogenes are typically non-functional remnants of genes that have lost their protein-coding ability through evolutionary processes. RPL12P14 is related in sequence to the functional ribosomal protein L12 (RPL12) gene but does not produce a functional protein and has no established biological function, involvement in disease, or therapeutic relevance[1][8]. RPL12P14 is part of a family of pseudogenes corresponding to the ribosomal protein L12 gene (RPL12)[1][8][11]. RPL12 itself encodes a structural protein of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit, essential for protein synthesis. Pseudogenes like RPL12P14 are widespread for ribosomal protein genes but are generally not transcribed or translated, and they do not participate in cellular processes relevant to therapy or drug targeting[3][11][8].

Other names

RPL12P14RPL12 pseudogene 14