Ribosomal protein L29 pseudogene 28 (RPL29P28)

**Ribosomal protein L29 pseudogene 28 (RPL29P28)** is a processed pseudogene related to the functional ribosomal protein L29 gene (RPL29)[5]. Pseudogenes are non-coding segments of DNA that resemble their parental coding gene but lack the ability to produce functional proteins due to mutations or truncations. RPL29P28 does not encode a functional protein and has no known biological activity or disease association. It is not considered a pharmacological or therapeutic target. It can serve as a sequence reference or marker in genomics studies, but it does not play a known role in cell biology or pathophysiology[5][2]. **Essential context and supporting details:** - The true functional gene is **RPL29**, which encodes a component of the large 60S ribosomal subunit involved in protein synthesis[1][6][3]. - The pseudogene **RPL29P28** is one of several RPL29 pseudogenes scattered in the human genome and merely carries sequence similarity to the RPL29 gene but is non-functional[1][5]. - There are no known drugs interacting with RPL29P28, and it is not used as a biomarker or associated with safety concerns or human diseases. - Because it is not a protein-coding gene or a functional molecular entity, RPL29P28 should not be considered a classical "target" (e.g., receptor, enzyme, transporter, etc.) for therapeutic intervention. **Comment on correctness**: - **is_incorrect: true**, because RPL29P28 is a pseudogene, not a true gene or molecular target involved in active biology or drug targeting[5][2].

Other names

RPL29_17_1307