Ribosomal protein L36 pseudogene 15 (RPL36P15)

RPL36P15 is a processed pseudogene corresponding to the ribosomal protein L36 gene (RPL36)[2][5]. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but typically non-functional; they usually lack the ability to encode an active protein due to disabling mutations or gene truncation[4][8]. RPL36P15, like many ribosomal protein pseudogenes, is derived by retrotransposition from the functional RPL36 gene, which encodes a component of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit[1][3][4][8]. RPL36P15 does not code for a functional ribosomal protein and is not known to play a role in disease or cellular processes. It is one of many processed pseudogenes distributed throughout the human genome, reflecting the high retrotranspositional activity and gene duplication events involving ribosomal protein genes. No evidence indicates that RPL36P15 is transcribed into RNA or contributes to any biological pathway or disease state[2][4][8]. Key clarification: Although ribosomal protein L36 (RPL36) itself is involved in ribosome function and human disease[1][3], RPL36P15 is a noncoding pseudogene and should not be considered a receptor, enzyme, or bona fide molecular target for drug development[2][4][8]. If you require structured data for the functional protein RPL36, a different entry would be appropriate.

Other names

RPL36_6_1283RPL36P15