Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 39 (RPL17P39)

Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 39 (RPL17P39) is a processed pseudogene in the human genome, meaning it is a non-coding DNA segment derived from the functional RPL17 gene. Although this locus retains an open reading frame similar to the original gene, it is not transcribed or translated into a functional ribosomal protein and does not participate in ribosome assembly or cellular protein synthesis. As with many ribosomal protein pseudogenes, RPL17P39 exists due to retrotransposition events and serves no known biological function. It is not considered a therapeutic target. Documentation and databases denote it simply as a pseudogene, and there is no indication of druggability, disease association, nor use as a biomarker in research or clinical practice[5][9][10][11]. Key points: - This entry is a pseudogene and not a functional protein-coding gene. - It is not involved in known biological functions or disease processes. - There are no drugs or mechanisms targeting this pseudogene. - The entry is not suitable as a therapeutic target and often appears in scientific databases for genomic annotation purposes only[5][10]. Related but distinct: - The functional gene RPL17 encodes a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit and has biological relevance, but RPL17P39 does not share these properties[8].

Other names

RPL17_14_1450hCG2004593RPL17P39[9]