Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 51 (RPL17P51)

Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 51 (RPL17P51) is classified as a *processed pseudogene* derived from the ribosomal protein L17 gene (RPL17), which encodes a component of the large 60S ribosomal subunit essential for cellular protein synthesis[3][6]. Unlike RPL17, RPL17P51 does not encode a functional protein. Pseudogenes such as RPL17P51 arise through genomic duplication or retrotransposition events and typically lack protein-coding capability due to disruptive mutations, deletions, or truncations[6][7]. The vast majority of ribosomal protein pseudogenes—including RPL17P51—are biologically inactive, neither expressed nor involved in cellular processes, nor do they play a role as therapeutic targets[3][6][7]. While rare exceptions exist where specific pseudogenes can modulate gene expression or contribute to disease, no such function, interaction, or disease association has been established for RPL17P51.

Other names

RPL17P51Ribosomal protein L17 pseudogeneribosomal protein L17 pseudogene 51

Not applicable; no drugs or mechanisms as it is not a functional protein