Ribosomal protein S13 pseudogene 5 (RPS13P5)

Ribosomal protein S13 pseudogene 5 (RPS13P5) is classified as a processed pseudogene in the human genome, derived from the ribosomal protein S13 gene. Unlike its parent gene (RPS13), which encodes a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit and is essential for protein synthesis, RPS13P5 is non-coding and does not produce a functional protein[4][7][9]. Pseudogenes like RPS13P5 are typically considered non-functional DNA sequences, although recent studies suggest some pseudogenes may play roles in regulation or disease, but no such role has been established for RPS13P5[8]. There is no evidence that RPS13P5 acts as an enzyme, receptor, transporter, transcription factor, or any known therapeutic target. Its main relevance is as a genomic element reflecting evolutionary history and gene duplication events[4][9]. If you are looking for a protein target, you may be interested in the parent gene, ribosomal protein S13 (RPS13), which encodes the 40S ribosomal protein S13, a structural component of the ribosome involved in protein synthesis[7][9]. Pseudogenes can sometimes have regulatory functions or be expressed as noncoding RNAs, but as of now, there is no data supporting any biological or clinical relevance for RPS13P5[4][8]. RPS13P5 is a pseudogene and not a functional drug target, receptor, or enzyme. Queries about drugs, mechanisms, or disease relevance do not apply for this element. If you intended to ask about the actual ribosomal protein S13, please clarify your query.

Other names

RPS13P5Ribosomal Protein S13 Pseudogene 5HGNC:36610NCBI Gene:100271061Ensembl:ENSG00000237953