Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 73 (RPL7AP73)

RPL7AP73 (ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 73) is a processed pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein L7a gene (RPL7A)[2][5]. Unlike RPL7A, which encodes a component of the 60S ribosomal subunit, RPL7AP73 does not encode a functional protein and has no known biological, therapeutic, or clinical function. Its primary distinction is its homology to RPL7A, and it is annotated as a pseudogene in the human genome on chromosome 13[2][4][5]. There is no evidence that this pseudogene is involved in any disease, drug interaction, signaling pathway, or therapeutic application. Key points: - RPL7AP73 is not a real or actionable therapeutic target but a genomic remnant related to the ribosomal protein L7a gene family[2][5]. - It should not be confused with the functional ribosomal protein L7a (RPL7A), which does play an essential role in ribosome function and protein synthesis[1][3]. - The entry is correct as a pseudogene, but as a drug target or receptor, this is a mischaracterization[2][5].

Other names

Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 73RPL7AP73