Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 42 (RPL23AP42)

Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 42 (RPL23AP42) is a processed pseudogene located on chromosome 3q26.1[2][6]. It is one of many pseudogenes related to the ribosomal protein L23a (RPL23A), which encodes a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit involved in ribosome structure and protein synthesis[1][5][7]. Unlike the functional RPL23A gene, RPL23AP42 is classified as a pseudogene and is not expected to produce a functional protein product[2][6]. Pseudogenes such as RPL23AP42 typically arise from duplication or retrotransposition events and generally lack biological function, though some ribosomal protein pseudogenes have been implicated as non-coding RNAs with regulatory potential[3][4]. There is currently no evidence that RPL23AP42 itself is expressed, has a biological function, or is involved in disease, and it is not considered a therapeutic target[2][3][6]. The gene is not linked to any specific safety concerns, biomarker roles, or drug interactions.

Other names

RPL23A_13_431hCG16001RPL23AP42