Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 71 (RPL21P71)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 71 (RPL21P71) is a processed pseudogene derived from the parent RPL21 gene, which encodes the 60S ribosomal protein L21, a component of the large ribosomal subunit involved in protein synthesis[1][2]. Pseudogenes like RPL21P71 do not produce functional proteins and are generally considered transcriptionally silent or nonfunctional genetic elements. Unlike the functional RPL21 gene, RPL21P71 does not participate in ribosome assembly, protein translation, or cellular processes. There is no evidence that this pseudogene is implicated in disease or used as a therapeutic target or biomarker in any known context[2][1]. If you are seeking information on the functional protein product or gene, refer to "60S ribosomal protein L21" (RPL21)[1][3].

Other names

RPL21_12_416RPL21P71

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