Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 123 (RPL21P123)

RPL21P123 is a human processed pseudogene derived from the ribosomal protein L21 gene family. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to known genes but generally non-functional due to accumulation of mutations or lack of regulatory elements. RPL21P123 does not encode a functional protein and is not considered a molecular target for drugs or therapeutic intervention. Its name reflects its relationship to the ribosomal protein L21, which is a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit involved in cellular protein synthesis. There is no evidence of direct biological function, disease association, or relevance as a biomarker or pharmacological target for RPL21P123. Any information regarding function or drug interaction refers instead to the parent gene RPL21.

Other names

RPL21P123RPL21_59_1535

None (no known mechanism, as not a druggable target)