Ribosomal protein L3 pseudogene 2 (RPL3P2)

Ribosomal protein L3 pseudogene 2 (RPL3P2) is a genetic element classified as a pseudogene. Unlike the functional ribosomal protein L3 gene (RPL3), which encodes a core component of the 60S ribosomal subunit and is essential for protein synthesis[8][7][5], RPL3P2 does not possess coding potential for a functional protein[3]. Pseudogenes such as RPL3P2 are typically remnants of evolutionarily duplicated genes that have lost their protein-coding ability due to mutations. There is no evidence to suggest that RPL3P2 serves as a therapeutic target, nor is there information to indicate involvement in disease mechanisms, drug interaction, or biomarker use[3][9]. It is most appropriately classified as a non-coding pseudogene rather than a receptor, enzyme, or other canonical target class. RPL3P2 does not represent a viable drug target, biomarker, or disease-related protein, and its inclusion in target selection lists likely represents an error or misunderstanding of its molecular status[3].

Other names

RPL3-HomRPL3_1_679ribosomal protein L3 homologousRPL3P2[3]