Ribosomal protein L39 pseudogene 26 (RPL39P26)

Ribosomal protein L39 pseudogene 26 (RPL39P26) is a pseudogene in the human genome. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that are similar to known genes but are non-functional; they do not encode functional proteins. RPL39P26 is related in sequence to the gene encoding ribosomal protein L39 but does not produce a functional product and has no known biological activity or disease association[1][4][7]. RPL39P26 is specifically annotated as a pseudogene, not as a functional coding gene, enzyme, receptor, or any other recognized drug target category[1][4][7]. There is no evidence in available gene or protein databases that it encodes any active protein, is involved in biological pathways, or is therapeutically relevant (i.e., not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, transcription factor, etc.)[1][4][7]. Its only direct alias found is RPL39_12_1121[4]. The canonical ribosomal protein L39 (RPL39) is distinct and functional, but RPL39P26 is one of many non-coding pseudogene copies[1][2][3][7]. RPL39P26 is not a true molecular target; it is a pseudogene with no known function, therapeutic implication, or drug interactions, so this entry is most likely incorrect as a target for drug discovery or biomarker research[1][4][7].

Other names

RPL39_12_1121