Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 87 (RPL23AP87)

RPL23AP87 is a processed pseudogene related to the functional ribosomal protein L23a gene (RPL23A). Pseudogenes are DNA sequences that resemble functional genes but are typically non-functional due to mutations, lack of regulatory elements, or inability to produce active protein products[6][3]. While some ribosomal protein L23a pseudogenes have been studied for their expression in cancer tissues and may show regulatory or diagnostic associations[1], RPL23AP87 does not have evidence of biological function, disease relevance, or drug interactions. The parent gene, RPL23A, encodes a component of the large 60S ribosomal subunit, which is critical for cellular protein synthesis[7][3]. In summary, RPL23AP87 is a genomic artifact with no clear physiological or therapeutic relevance.

Other names

Ribosomal Protein L23a Pseudogene 87