Ribosomal protein L19 pseudogene 16 (RPL19P16)

RPL19P16 (Ribosomal protein L19 pseudogene 16) is a processed pseudogene identified in the human genome and is related by sequence to RPL19, which encodes a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit[1][3][5]. Pseudogenes such as RPL19P16 do not encode functional proteins: they arise from retrotransposition or duplication events of functional ribosomal protein genes and typically do not retain the regulatory elements or open reading frames necessary for gene expression[6]. As a result, RPL19P16 is not considered a therapeutic target, does not participate in protein synthesis, and has no known role in disease, biological function, or drug interaction. There are numerous ribosomal pseudogenes in the human genome, but their biological impact is negligible except in rare cases where they might influence gene regulation by other means[6]. *Note: If you seek information about the functional ribosomal protein, refer to "Ribosomal protein L19" (RPL19), not this pseudogene.*

Other names

RPL19_5_1105[5]