Ribosomal protein S10 pseudogene 2 (RPS10P2)

Ribosomal protein S10 pseudogene 2 (RPS10P2) is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional genomic DNA sequence similar to a functional gene, in this case, the ribosomal protein S10 gene[7][9]. Pseudogenes like RPS10P2 do not code for proteins and are usually considered ‘genetic fossils’—segments left over from gene duplication or retrotransposition events in evolution. Unlike the functional RPS10 gene (which codes for a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit and is involved in protein synthesis), RPS10P2 has no known protein product or physiological function and is not considered a therapeutic target[7][9]. There is no current evidence that RPS10P2 plays any direct role in disease, biological pathways, or as a biomarker, nor is there any known drug interaction[7][9].

Other names

dJ858M22.1RPS10_15_1685RPS10P2