Ribosomal protein L39-like pseudogene (RPL39L pseudogene)

Ribosomal protein L39-like pseudogene (ENSG00000228191; AL512326.4) is a human **pseudogene**—a nonfunctional DNA segment that shares high sequence homology with the functional *RPL39L* gene family, which encodes ribosomal proteins[1][4][7][2][5]. Pseudogenes like this do **not code for a functional protein product** and are not involved in biological processes typical of protein-coding genes[2][5]. While some pseudogenes can act as regulatory RNAs, there is no evidence that this specific pseudogene (ENSG00000228191) plays such a role[2][8]. It is **not considered a therapeutic target**, receptor, enzyme, or any other class of molecule commonly targeted by drugs in medicine or research. Based on reputable gene nomenclature databases and the functional definition of pseudogenes, this entry is most accurately characterized as **a nonfunctional copy of a ribosomal protein gene**; it is not a valid drug or therapeutic target and does not encode a receptor, enzyme, or any functionally relevant protein[1][2][7].

Other names

AL512326.4ribosomal protein L39-like (RPL39L) pseudogene