Ribosomal protein S13 pseudogene 6 (RPS13P6)

Ribosomal protein S13 pseudogene 6 (RPS13P6, ENSG00000239615) is a **processed pseudogene** related to the ribosomal protein S13 gene (RPS13).[1][5][10] Unlike the parental gene, RPS13P6 encodes **no functional protein**; it is the result of duplication and later inactivation of the ribosomal protein S13 gene, which is a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit involved in protein synthesis[4][7]. Pseudogenes like RPS13P6 typically lack biological function and do not act as receptors, enzymes, or therapeutic targets; they can serve as "molecular fossils" marking evolutionary events[6]. There is no evidence of biological function, disease association, or clinical/drug relevance for this pseudogene. **Key Notes:** - This entry is a *pseudogene* (nonfunctional DNA segment resembling a gene), not an active gene or therapeutic target[1][5][6]. - The parental gene, *ribosomal protein S13* (RPS13), is functionally involved in protein synthesis, but RPS13P6 is not[4][7]. - No associated drugs, disease roles, or biomarkers are known for this pseudogene[1][10].

Other names

RPS13_4_614ENSG00000239615RPS13P6