Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 3 (RPL17P3)

Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 3 (RPL17P3) is a genomic sequence related to the ribosomal protein L17 gene (RPL17) that has lost its protein-coding ability through evolutionary processes, referred to as a processed pseudogene[8]. Pseudogenes like RPL17P3 typically arise by duplication or retrotransposition of a functional gene but acquire disabling mutations or lack necessary regulatory elements, rendering them non-functional for protein synthesis[8]. There are dozens of RPL17-related pseudogenes in the human genome, but none encode functional ribosomal protein or serve as therapeutic targets[8]. RPL17P3 represents a non-functional genomic remnant of the ribosomal protein L17 gene and has no role as a drug target, disease gene, or biomarker. No structured therapeutic data, drug interactions, or safety considerations are relevant for this entry.

Other names

RPL17P3

None (no actionable protein or mechanism; lacks translation and function)