Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 66 (RPL7AP66)

Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 66 (abbreviated as RPL7AP66) is a pseudogene of the ribosomal protein L7a gene. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences similar to known genes but are non-functional due to mutations that prevent them from producing a functional product. RPL7AP66 does not encode a protein, nor does it have a known biological function, role in disease, or interactions with drugs. It is not considered a therapeutic target. The existence of multiple processed pseudogenes, like RPL7AP66, is typical for ribosomal protein genes and does not indicate biological activity[5][6]. Additional notes: - Pseudogenes such as RPL7AP66 are sometimes included in gene databases for completeness or to note their homology to functional protein-coding genes. - The functional gene, ribosomal protein L7a (RPL7A), codes for a crucial ribosomal protein involved in protein synthesis, but its pseudogenes, including RPL7AP66, do not[1][3]. Summary of interpretation: "Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 66" refers specifically to a non-functional genomic locus, not to an active protein or a therapeutic target. If you intended to find information about the functional protein (RPL7A), consider searching for "ribosomal protein L7a" instead[5][6].

Other names

RPL7AP66