Ribosomal protein L5 pseudogene 22 (RPL5P22)

RPL5P22 (ribosomal protein L5 pseudogene 22) is a processed pseudogene found in the human genome. Unlike its parental gene RPL5, which encodes an essential ribosomal protein involved in protein synthesis and disease (e.g., Diamond-Blackfan anemia, various cancers), RPL5P22 does not produce a functional protein and is not associated with direct therapeutic or disease relevance. Pseudogenes such as RPL5P22 often accumulate mutations and do not participate in cellular functions. They are typically identified and annotated in genome databases for completeness but are not considered drug targets, nor do they serve as biomarkers or influence safety profiles in therapy.

Other names

RPL5_12_886RPL5P22