Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 15 (RPL21P15)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 15 (RPL21P15) is a human pseudogene that shares sequence similarity with the ribosomal protein L21 (RPL21) gene, which encodes a structural component of the 60S subunit of the eukaryotic ribosome[7]. As a pseudogene, RPL21P15 does not code for a functional protein and is generally considered non-coding and biologically inactive in terms of classic gene function. However, some pseudogenes can play regulatory roles by acting as microRNA decoys, modulating the expression of their protein-coding counterparts and potentially impacting cellular processes such as proliferation or disease, especially in cancer contexts[5][2]. There is no evidence that RPL21P15 itself has been implicated in disease, serves as a biomarker, or is a target for therapeutic drugs. It is primarily used for research into gene regulation and pseudogene biology[1][4][8].\n\nNote:\n- RPL21P15 should not be confused with the functional ribosomal protein L21 gene (RPL21), which is a protein-coding gene involved in ribosome structure and function.\n- The designation "pseudogene 15" and "HsT18206" are alternative names, not to be mistaken for functional genes or drug targets.\n- Human pseudogenes, while mostly non-functional, can play subtle regulatory roles but almost never encode targets for small molecules or biologics[5][2].

Other names

HsT18206