Ribosomal protein S15A pseudogene 23 (RPS15AP23)

This entry refers to a **processed pseudogene** of ribosomal protein S15A, not a protein-coding gene nor a recognized therapeutic target. Pseudogenes are genomic sequences similar to known genes but typically lack the ability to encode functional proteins due to mutations or deletions. The canonical ribosomal protein S15A (RPS15A) is a critical component of the 40S ribosomal subunit, involved in mRNA translation and implicated in cell growth, apoptosis, and cancer biology[2]; however, **RPS15A pseudogenes** (such as ENSG00000235429) do not produce functional protein and have no established molecular function, disease role, or use as drug targets. **Key clarifications and accuracy notes:** - This is a **pseudogene** entry, not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or transcription factor, and it is not considered a viable therapeutic target[3]. - **No therapeutic drugs, mechanisms, biomarkers, or disease associations** are described for this pseudogene. - If you seek information about the functional protein, see entries for **ribosomal protein S15A (RPS15A, ENSG00000172809)**, which is involved in protein synthesis and tumor biology[2]. - The supplied name "ribosomal protein S15apseudogene" is misspelled and unspecific compared to the standardized **"RPS15A pseudogene 23" (RPS15AP23)**. **Summary:** **ENSG00000235429 (RPS15AP23)** designates a pseudogene related to ribosomal protein S15A, does not encode a functional protein, and is not a molecular target for drugs or disease intervention[3]. For information about the therapeutic relevance, only **RPS15A** (not its pseudogenes) is considered an oncogene and investigated in cancer biology[2][3].

Other names

RPS15A_12_849RPS15AP23ribosomal protein S15apseudogeneENSG00000235429