Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 97 (RPL21P97)

Ribosomal protein L21 pseudogene 97 (RPL21P97) is classified as a processed pseudogene in the human genome[1][4][5][11]. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences similar to functional genes but typically lack the ability to encode functional proteins due to mutations or loss of regulatory elements[5][6]. RPL21P97 is derived from the ancestral ribosomal protein L21 gene, but, unlike the protein-coding RPL21 gene, it does not produce a functional ribosomal protein and is not implicated in any known biological processes, pathways, or diseases. There are no known drugs or therapies that interact with, or act through, this pseudogene. Key distinctions: - The protein-coding RPL21 gene (not RPL21P97) encodes a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit and is associated with protein synthesis and some genetic diseases, but pseudogenes like RPL21P97 do not share these characteristics[7][10][13]. - RPL21P97 is not a therapeutic target, gene product, or biomarker candidate, and is included in genetic databases mainly for genome annotation purposes[5][11]. This entry is specific and accurate based on available genetic and biological data.

Other names

RPL21_40_1120RPL21P97[1][4][11]