ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 65 (RPL21P65)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 65 (RPL21P65) is a processed pseudogene of the ribosomal protein L21 (RPL21) gene found in the human genome[3][6]. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that resemble functional genes but typically do not encode active proteins and are not transcribed in a way that produces functional molecules. The functional RPL21 gene encodes a structural component of the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosomes and is essential for protein synthesis[1][2][7]. However, RPL21P65, as a pseudogene, is not translated into a functional protein and has no verified biological, therapeutic, or pharmacological significance. Its existence reflects the evolutionary history of the RPL21 gene family and processed pseudogenes commonly found in the genome.

Other names

RPL21_26_729RPL21P65