Ribosomal protein L37 pseudogene 21 (RPL37P21)

Ribosomal protein L37 pseudogene 21 (RPL37P21) is a processed pseudogene related to the functional gene encoding ribosomal protein L37, a component of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit that participates in protein synthesis[2][13]. As a pseudogene, RPL37P21 does not encode a functional protein and is generally not expressed or studied as a therapeutic target. It is one of numerous ribosomal protein pseudogenes annotated in the human genome[10][13]. There is no evidence indicating that this pseudogene has a biological function, disease involvement, or pharmacological relevance. RPL37P21 is not a therapeutic target such as a receptor, enzyme, or transporter[13][10]. It lacks known biological functions and disease associations, in contrast to its parent gene (RPL37), which encodes an essential ribosomal protein[5][7][12]. No drugs, biomarker use, or safety concerns are linked to this pseudogene[2][13][11]. It is not incorrect as a gene symbol, but is not appropriate for therapeutic targeting purposes.

Other names

RPL37_11_1318RPL37P21