Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 77 (RPL23AP77)

Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 77 (RPL23AP77) is one of many processed pseudogenes derived from the RPL23A gene, which encodes a component of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit[1][4]. Pseudogenes, including RPL23AP77, do not produce functional proteins and are generally considered non-coding genomic sequences. There is no evidence for a biological or therapeutic role for RPL23AP77, nor is it associated with disease or drug targeting. Its function, if any, may be limited to non-coding regulatory roles, but no such function has been described for this specific pseudogene[1][3][4]. RPL23A—distinct from RPL23AP77—is a functional gene that encodes a ribosomal protein involved in protein synthesis and has been studied for its role in growth regulation and immunity[1][4]. As with many ribosomal protein genes, numerous pseudogenes like RPL23AP77 exist throughout the genome, but they do not encode proteins and are not considered proper drug targets[1][4]. RPL23AP77 is a pseudogene, not a functional protein, receptor, enzyme, or therapeutic target. Therefore, it should not be classified as a biological or pharmacological target in scientific or pharmaceutical databases[1][4].

Other names

RPL23A_33_1589RPL23AP77