Ribosomal protein L31 pseudogene 21 (RPL31P21)

RPL31P21 (ribosomal protein L31 pseudogene 21) is a processed pseudogene in the human genome related to the *RPL31* gene, which encodes the 60S ribosomal protein L31[2][5]. Unlike the protein-coding gene, pseudogenes such as RPL31P21 do not produce functional protein products and are generally considered non-functional remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition events. They are not used as therapeutic targets, are not involved in cellular biological functions, and have no known role in disease or drug interaction. The name "RPL31P21" designates its status as a pseudogene, not a bona fide protein[5]. Key points: - RPL31P21 is *not* a therapeutic target, but a non-coding pseudogene[5]. - It does not have established biological functions, disease roles, interacting drugs, mechanisms, biomarkers, or safety concerns. - It is sometimes confused with the protein-coding RPL31 gene, but only RPL31 encodes a functional ribosomal protein[1][3][5].

Other names

RPL31_8_410RPL31P21