Ribosomal protein L3 pseudogene 8 (RPL3P8)

Ribosomal protein L3 pseudogene 8 (RPL3P8) is a human processed pseudogene derived from the RPL3 gene, which encodes the ribosomal protein L3, a constituent of the 60S ribosomal subunit[1][2][5][9]. As with many ribosomal protein pseudogenes, RPL3P8 does not produce a functional protein and is considered non-coding[2][11]. There are no known biological functions, disease associations, or roles in therapeutic targeting. RPL3P8 may be transcribed, but such transcription does not produce a functional protein product, and the pseudogene plays no established regulatory or structural function in normal cellular processes or disease[2][11]. Key points: - RPL3P8 is not a receptor, enzyme, or functional protein, and is not considered a drug target. - No disease, biomarker, or drug association has been established for this pseudogene. - The designation is not incorrect—it accurately refers to a known processed pseudogene, but it should not be mistaken for the protein-coding RPL3 or RPL3L genes, which have different biological relevance[4][10].

Other names

RPL3_4_835RPL3P8[1][2][5][9]