ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 31 (RPL23AP31)

RPL23AP31 is a processed pseudogene of ribosomal protein L23a, located on human chromosome 2 (GRCh38: CM000664.2, 2:218,841,599-218,842,065) and does not encode a functional protein[4]. Pseudogenes like RPL23AP31 are segments of DNA similar to normal genes but typically non-functional due to mutations, deletions, or the absence of regulatory elements required for gene expression. While some ribosomal protein L23a pseudogenes have shown differential expression and potential association with cancer biology or immune response (e.g., RPL23AP53 in melanoma)[2], RPL23AP31 itself has not been specifically implicated as a functional molecule, biomarker, or therapeutic target.

Other names

RPL23A_13_326RPL23AP31