Ribosomal protein L34 pseudogene 14 (RPL34P14)

**RPL34P14** (Ribosomal protein L34 pseudogene 14) is a *processed pseudogene* corresponding to the ribosomal protein L34 gene. It does not encode a functional protein and is not expressed to produce a ribosomal subunit. Pseudogenes like RPL34P14 are generally non-functional genomic sequences derived from related protein-coding genes, in this case from RPL34. There is no evidence in current databases that this pseudogene is associated with molecular functions, disease mechanisms, or responses to therapeutic drugs. It is not considered a therapeutic target and does not have known biological activity[3][6]. **Key notes:** - *RPL34P14* is distinct from *RPL34*, which is a protein-coding gene with documented roles in ribosome function and several cancers[1][5][9][13]. - Several processed pseudogenes for ribosomal protein genes exist throughout the genome and are catalogued by nomenclature committees as pseudogenes, not as functional targets[6][3]. - If you are interested in the *functional ribosomal protein L34*, refer to *RPL34* instead, as *RPL34P14* is a non-functional sequence. **Conclusion:** RPL34P14 is a pseudogene, not a functional gene or therapeutic target, with no protein product, biological function, or clinical relevance. Its inclusion as a drug target or disease biomarker is incorrect.

Other names

Ribosomal protein L34 pseudogene 14RPL34P14