Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 47 (RPL21P47)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 47 (RPL21P47) is a non-functional, processed genomic sequence sharing similarity to the ribosomal protein L21 gene but does not encode a protein or have known biological or therapeutic roles. Pseudogenes like RPL21P47 are commonly found throughout the genome as remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition events; they generally lack promoter activity, do not produce functional proteins, and are not relevant as therapeutic targets or biomarkers[4][6]. Information on related functional genes, such as RPL21, should not be conflated with the pseudogene itself. If searching for a functional ribosomal protein target, refer instead to "Ribosomal protein L21" (RPL21), which is a structural component of the 60S ribosomal subunit with roles in protein synthesis and disease[1][3][5][7]. However, RPL21P47 is not functionally equivalent to RPL21, nor is it known to be expressed or to have phenotypic effects.

Other names

RPL21_16_486RPL21P47

None (no known mechanism for drugs or biological effectors)