Ribosomal protein L31 pseudogene 64 (RPL31P64)

Ribosomal protein L31 pseudogene 64 (RPL31P64) is one of many genomic pseudogenes related to the ribosomal protein L31 gene (RPL31). Pseudogenes like RPL31P64 are DNA sequences that resemble protein-coding genes but are typically nonfunctional due to mutations that prevent translation or proper function. They are common for ribosomal protein genes, as these genes often have multiple processed pseudogenes dispersed throughout the genome[1][2][3][4]. Pseudogenes are generally not expressed as functional proteins and are not recognized as drug targets, biomarkers, or disease-associated genes. Key point: RPL31P64 is not a functional molecule or a therapeutic target. It is a non-coding pseudogene, and there are no known biological, pharmacological, or clinical roles associated with it[1][2][3][4]. If you intended to refer to the functional ribosomal protein, the canonical protein-coding gene is *RPL31* (ribosomal protein L31), but RPL31P64 specifically refers to a pseudogene, not the active protein[1][2][3][4].

Other names

RPL31P64ribosomal protein L31 pseudogene 64

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