Ribosomal protein L12 pseudogene 41 (RPL12P41)

Ribosomal protein L12 pseudogene 41 (RPL12P41) is a processed pseudogene based on the sequence of the ribosomal protein L12 gene. Pseudogenes are genetic elements derived from protein-coding genes that usually lack the ability to encode functional proteins due to disruptive mutations, deletions, or insertions. RPL12P41 does not contribute to ribosomal function or protein synthesis, nor has it been characterized as a therapeutic target. Its classification is distinct from the functional ribosomal protein L12, which is a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit and is involved in translation in eukaryotic cells[1][4][6]. Pseudogenes like RPL12P41 may occasionally play a role in regulating gene expression of their parent gene but are not known to have a direct role in human disease or as therapeutic targets.

Other names

RPL12P41ribosomal protein L12 pseudogene 41RPL12_21_1660Human RPL12P41 (100133139)

None (there are no mechanisms of action because this entity is not a functional protein target for drugs)