Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 18 (RPL17P18)

Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 18 (RPL17P18) is a processed pseudogene corresponding to the ribosomal protein L17 gene (RPL17). Processed pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are non-functional due to the absence of regulatory elements or coding mutations, and they do not encode a functional protein. RPL17P18, like other ribosomal protein pseudogenes, does not produce protein and has no known biological activity, disease association, or therapeutic utility[7][5]. It exists as part of the large family of ribosomal protein pseudogenes scattered throughout the genome, but it is not a therapeutic target and has no associated drugs, functions, or disease roles[7][5][8]. Key clarification: RPL17P18 is not the functional ribosomal protein L17 (RPL17), which is a component of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit. Instead, it is a non-functional copy (pseudogene) and should not be considered a molecular target for therapy or drug interaction[7][5][8]. If you require information about the parent gene and the functional ribosomal protein L17, please refer to RPL17 rather than RPL17P18[2][3].

Other names

RPL17P18RPL17_5_454