Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 36 (RPL23AP36)

RPL23AP36 (Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 36) is a processed pseudogene found in the human genome, originating from the gene encoding ribosomal protein L23a (RPL23A)[1][6]. Pseudogenes are DNA segments similar to functional genes but typically lack protein-coding ability due to mutations or truncations. The functional RPL23A gene encodes a protein component of the large 60S ribosomal subunit, essential for cellular protein synthesis[2][4]. While numerous RPL23A pseudogenes exist in the genome, including RPL23AP36, they do not produce functional proteins and are not considered drug targets or biomarkers. There is no evidence for a biological role of RPL23AP36 in disease, nor interaction with drugs, and it does not possess structural or mechanistic properties relevant to therapeutic targeting[1][6].

Other names

RPL23A_9_314RPL23AP36