Ribosomal protein L32 pseudogene 8 (RPL32P8)

RPL32P8, or ribosomal protein L32 pseudogene 8, is a non-coding genomic sequence derived from the functional ribosomal protein L32 gene (RPL32), which normally encodes one of the structural proteins of the 60S ribosomal subunit[1][3][5][6]. As a processed pseudogene, RPL32P8 does not produce a functional protein and has no established biological role or disease association. The parent gene RPL32 is essential for ribosome function and protein synthesis, but RPL32P8 itself is considered a genomic relic without clinical utility. Its aliases include RPL32_2_419[1]. There is no evidence that RPL32P8 is used as a biomarker or therapeutic target, and no drugs or safety concerns are documented for this pseudogene. If you are seeking information about the functional ribosomal protein L32 (RPL32) or its mitochondrial paralog, refer to entries for "Ribosomal protein L32" (RPL32) or "Mitochondrial ribosomal protein L32" (MRPL32)[3][4][5]. These proteins have defined cellular roles and disease relevance, but RPL32P8 itself does not.

Other names

RPL32_2_419