Ribosomal protein L31 pseudogene 12 (RPL31P12)

RPL31P12 is a processed pseudogene of the ribosomal protein L31 gene family in humans. It does not encode a functional protein and is not associated with a known biological function, disease role, or drug interaction. Pseudogenes like RPL31P12 are remnants of genes that have lost their protein-coding potential, often through mutations or genomic rearrangements. Unlike the functional RPL31 gene, which participates in assembling the 60S ribosomal subunit involved in protein synthesis, RPL31P12 has no demonstrated role in ribosome function or biomedically relevant pathways[1][2][7]. It is not a functional gene product and is not considered a therapeutic target or receptor. There is no evidence for involvement in disease, drug interaction, or biomarker applications in the current literature[1][2][7].

Other names

RPL31_1_62RPL31P12