Ribosomal protein L27 pseudogene 4 (RPL27P4)

RPL27P4 (ribosomal protein L27 pseudogene 4) is classified as a processed pseudogene, meaning it is a noncoding genomic sequence that shares homology with the functional ribosomal protein L27 gene but does not code for a functional protein[3][5]. Unlike its parent gene, RPL27, which produces a ribosomal protein important for ribosome structure and function[1][4], RPL27P4 is considered nonfunctional and does not participate in the synthesis of proteins or other cellular processes[3][5][12]. Pseudogenes like RPL27P4 are widespread in the human genome and typically arise by reverse transcription and genomic integration of mRNA from functional genes; only rarely do some pseudogenes retain partial regulatory activity or function, which is not documented for RPL27P4 in current literature[3][6]. Therefore, it is not regarded as a therapeutic target and has no known physiological or pathological relevance, drug interactions, or biomarker roles.

Other names

RPL27P4RPL27_1_28ribosomal protein L27 pseudogene