Ribosomal protein S12 pseudogene 10 (RPS12P10)

Ribosomal protein S12 pseudogene 10 (RPS12P10) is a non-functional genetic element in the human genome, derived from the ribosomal protein S12 gene, which is a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit required for protein synthesis[1][4]. RPS12P10 is classified as a processed pseudogene, formed by retrotransposition and lacking normal protein-coding capacity. While the parent gene RPS12 plays roles in ribosome assembly, translation accuracy, and cellular homeostasis[1][2][3], pseudogenes like RPS12P10 do not contribute functional protein and have no established physiological, pathological or therapeutic relevance. These pseudogenes are broadly distributed throughout the genome and do not encode receptors, enzymes, or other druggable targets[4]. If you are seeking information about a therapeutic target, you should refer to the functional ribosomal protein S12 (RPS12), not this pseudogene.

Other names

RPS12_4_622RPS12P10