Ribosomal protein S15a pseudogene 18 (RPS15AP18)

Ribosomal protein S15a pseudogene 18 (RPS15AP18) is a processed pseudogene and does not encode a protein product. It is related to the ribosomal protein S15a gene (RPS15A), which is a component of the small 40S subunit of the ribosome and is part of the S8P family of ribosomal proteins. Like many ribosomal protein genes, the genome contains multiple pseudogenes such as RPS15AP18, which lack protein-coding potential and biological activity.\n\nKey points supporting this interpretation:\n- The designation "pseudogene" indicates it does not encode a functional protein.\n- No evidence suggests RPS15AP18 acts as a therapeutic target or has a biological function.\n- It is not associated with any known drug interactions or disease mechanisms.\n- No molecular, clinical, or safety data are reported for this pseudogene.\n\nIf you are seeking information on the functional protein, refer to ribosomal protein S15a (RPS15A), which plays a role in ribosome assembly and protein synthesis and is implicated in Diamond-Blackfan anemia.

Other names

RPS15A_9_644RPS15AP18