Ribosomal protein L7 pseudogene 31 (RPL7P31)

Ribosomal protein L7 pseudogene 31 (RPL7P31) is classified as a **pseudogene**, specifically one of many non-functional genomic copies derived from the gene encoding ribosomal protein L7 (RPL7). Pseudogenes such as RPL7P31 do not produce functional proteins and generally do not contribute directly to biological processes, disease pathology, or serve as therapeutic targets. RPL7 is a component of the large subunit (60S) of the ribosome and is involved in protein synthesis, but processed pseudogenes like RPL7P31 typically lack coding potential and are not translated into active proteins[6][2][5]. No evidence supports a functional or biomarker role for RPL7P31, nor is it implicated as a molecular target for drugs.\n\n**Key clarifications:**\n- RPL7P31 refers to a pseudogene, not a true gene product or protein target.\n- It is not considered a therapeutic target, nor does it have known biological functions or clinical utility[6][2].\n- Its naming and classification as a pseudogene render it non-functional; therefore, selecting it as a target for therapeutic development would be inappropriate.\n- The only functional, protein-coding gene in this family is RPL7, not RPL7P31[1][3].

Other names

Ribosomal Protein L7 Pseudogene 31