Ribosomal protein L5 pseudogene 29 (RPL5P29)

RPL5P29 is a processed pseudogene of the ribosomal protein L5 gene (RPL5). Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are non-functional; they typically arise from duplication or retrotransposition events. RPL5P29 does not produce a functional protein and is not involved in protein synthesis or known human disease pathways. In humans, the functional RPL5 gene encodes a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit (see: 60S ribosomal protein L5), but its pseudogenes, including RPL5P29, are generally dispersed throughout the genome and lack protein-coding potential[1][2][3].\n\nEssentially, RPL5P29 is not an active gene or protein, has no established biological role, and is not a therapeutic target. This nomenclature is correct, but functionally, this entity is a pseudogene consistent with convention for ribosomal protein pseudogenes[2][3].

Other names

RPL5_15_1144RPL5P29