Ribosomal protein S12 pseudogene 5 (RPS12P5)

Ribosomal protein S12 pseudogene 5 (RPS12P5) is a processed pseudogene, meaning it is a DNA sequence homologous to the ribosomal protein S12 (RPS12) gene but lacking the potential to produce a functional protein product[8][9]. It was derived from retrotransposition events and is not expressed or active as a ribosomal protein; such pseudogenes are typically considered evolutionary molecular passengers, and their annotation is important mostly for correct genome mapping rather than direct biological or pharmacological relevance[9]. The parent gene, RPS12, encodes a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit, but RPS12P5 itself is not involved in protein synthesis nor any known disease mechanism or therapeutic action[1][2][8].

Other names

RPS12_1_355RPS12P5