Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 29 (RPL21P29)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 29 (RPL21P29) is a processed pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein L21. Pseudogenes derive from functional genes but typically lack protein-coding capacity and do not produce functional protein products. RPL21P29 exists in the genome but is not transcribed or translated into a protein, and is not considered to have any therapeutic or biological role. Its identification as a “target” is likely incorrect; instead, it is a genetic sequence of interest only for genomic or evolutionary studies. To summarize: RPL21P29 is a pseudogene with no known function, disease association, or therapeutic relevance. Any reference to it as a drug target, receptor, enzyme, or functional protein is incorrect. The canonical active form is ribosomal protein L21 (RPL21), which is a bona fide ribosomal protein and not a pseudogene[1][3][2].

Other names

RPL21_1_19RPL21P29