Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 46 (RPL21P46)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 46 (RPL21P46) is a processed pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein L21 gene family[2][7]. Unlike functional ribosomal proteins (such as RPL21), this pseudogene does not produce a functional protein and has no known biological function, disease association, or therapeutic relevance[7]. In humans, processed pseudogenes like RPL21P46 are common due to gene duplication events but are usually not transcribed or translated into proteins[3][5][7]. The canonical ribosomal protein L21 (RPL21), to which it is related, is a structural component of the large ribosomal 60S subunit, but RPL21P46 itself is not functional[3][5][7]. This is not a therapeutic target—it is a pseudogene, lacking protein-coding function and any known significance as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or drug target. The entry is technically correct as a gene symbol but incorrect as a therapeutic target or functional molecule[7][2].

Other names

RPL21_14_463RPL21P46

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