Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 60 (RPL23AP60)

Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 60 (RPL23AP60) is a processed pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein L23a gene (RPL23A). While the functional gene RPL23A encodes a component of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit involved in cytoplasmic protein synthesis, RPL23AP60 does not produce a functional protein and has no known biological function or disease association. Like other processed pseudogenes, it is a genomic remnant without coding potential, and there is no evidence it is a drug target or involved in human disease. It is one of many RPL23A pseudogenes identified in the human genome and is primarily used as a genomic marker in molecular genetics studies[1][3][5]. Key points: - This entry represents a pseudogene, not a protein-coding gene or therapeutic target. - There are no current biological functions, disease associations, or interacting drugs known for RPL23AP60. - Confusion may arise because the related functional protein (encoded by RPL23A) is a biologically important ribosomal subunit, but RPL23AP60 is not functional. If you are seeking information on the functional ribosomal protein, use Ribosomal protein L23a (RPL23A), not RPL23AP60[3][5].

Other names

RPL23A_26_1111RPL23AP60