Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 61 (RPL21P61)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 61 (RPL21P61) is a processed pseudogene—a segment of DNA derived from the RPL21 (ribosomal protein L21) gene that has lost its protein-coding capability, typically through the accumulation of disabling mutations. Pseudogenes like RPL21P61 may be transcribed in some instances, but generally do not code for a functional protein and do not act as receptors, enzymes, or drug targets[3][4][5][7]. The functional RPL21 gene encodes a structural component of the 60S subunit of the ribosome, involved in protein synthesis and certain genetic diseases such as hypotrichosis simplex[5][3][1]. However, RPL21P61 itself does not have a known biological role, therapeutic relevance, or disease association.

Other names

RPL21_24_663RPL21P61