Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 28 (RPL7AP28)

Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 28 (RPL7AP28) is a nonprotein-coding processed pseudogene found on chromosome 6q21 in the human genome[4]. It is derived from the mRNA of the functional ribosomal protein L7a gene (RPL7A), but because it has no exons and does not encode a protein, it is classified as a pseudogene[4][6][8]. Processed pseudogenes such as RPL7AP28 are generally considered genomic "fossils" created by retrotransposition events; they are widely distributed in the genome due to the essential nature and abundance of ribosomal protein genes[12]. While some pseudogenes have regulatory roles, there is no evidence that RPL7AP28 affects human biology or disease[1][4][6][8]. Key points: - This is a nonfunctional, noncoding pseudogene and not a receptor, protein, or therapeutic target. - Only the parent gene (RPL7A) encodes a functional ribosomal protein, important for protein synthesis[3][7]. - If you require information about the ribosomal protein L7a, refer specifically to the RPL7A gene/protein. Summary: RPL7AP28 is a processed pseudogene with no protein product or therapeutic relevance; it serves no recognized biological or disease role and has no interacting drugs or known biomarkers[1][4][6][8]. If you are searching for a valid therapeutic target, information should be redirected to the parent gene/protein, ribosomal protein L7a (RPL7A)[3][7].

Other names

RPL7A_10_519RPL7AP28ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 28RPL7_12_736