Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 94 (RPL23AP94)

Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 94 (RPL23AP94) is a processed pseudogene located in the human genome that is derived from the parental gene encoding ribosomal protein L23a, a component of the 60S large ribosomal subunit[1][4]. Pseudogenes like RPL23AP94 are genetic sequences similar to functional genes but typically lack protein-coding potential and do not produce functional proteins[6]. There are over 90 known ribosomal protein L23a pseudogenes in the genome, all named in series from RPL23AP1 to RPL23AP97, and none including RPL23AP94 are established as protein-coding or having a direct biological role[3][5]. No disease associations, mechanistic roles, or therapeutic relevance have been reported for RPL23AP94 specifically. It is one of many processed pseudogenes that reflect gene duplication and retrotransposition events in human evolution. Research into some ribosomal pseudogenes (such as RPL23AP53) suggests possible roles as noncoding RNA regulators in disease, but such functions have not been demonstrated for RPL23AP94[5]. Therefore, it is not considered a therapeutic target, nor is it known to have interacting drugs or diagnostic biomarker roles.

Other names

RPL23AP94Ribosomal protein L23a pseudogene 94

None applicable; not an active molecule or recognized drug target