Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 76 (RPL23AP76)

RPL23AP76 is a processed pseudogene derived from the ribosomal protein L23a (RPL23A) gene family[3][8]. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA similar to known genes but typically lack the ability to produce functional proteins due to mutations or loss of essential regulatory elements. RPL23AP76 is located on chromosome 14 (GRCh37: 14,851,058–14,851,515)[8]. While ribosomal proteins and their pseudogenes may be found throughout the genome, and some pseudogenes might have regulatory or evolutionary roles, there is no evidence that RPL23AP76 has any functional, diagnostic, or therapeutic importance in humans. It is not an enzyme, receptor, transporter, ion channel, or typical drug target. No phenotypic, disease, or clinical associations are attributed to this specific pseudogene in the literature or databases[3][6][8].

Other names

RPL23A_31_1517RPL23AP76