Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 13 (RPL21P13)

RPL21P13 (ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 13) is a human pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein L21 gene. Pseudogenes arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition but accumulate mutations that prevent their translation into a functional protein[1][2][3]. While the parental gene RPL21 encodes a structural component of the 60S ribosomal subunit involved in protein synthesis, RPL21P13 itself does not produce protein and is not implicated in biological processes, disease, or pharmacology. It is listed in gene databases primarily for genome annotation purposes and is not considered a canonical protein, receptor, or drug target[1][2][3].\n\nIf you require information about the functional ribosomal protein L21, which is an actual protein-coding gene and part of the 60S ribosomal subunit, refer to RPL21 rather than RPL21P13[5][7].

Other names

RPL21P13RPL21_52_1410