Ribosomal protein S17 pseudogene 7 (RPS17P7)

Ribosomal protein S17 pseudogene 7 (RPS17P7) is a processed pseudogene of the ribosomal protein S17 (RPS17) gene. Pseudogenes are non-functional segments of DNA that resemble functional genes but generally lack the ability to encode a functional protein. RPS17P7 does not code for an active ribosomal protein and lacks known biological function, disease association, or therapeutic targeting relevance. It is sometimes referenced in genomic studies and product catalogs as a distinct locus, typically due to PCR or sequencing considerations, but does not possess any recognized biomolecular function or medical significance itself[8][2][3].

Other names

RPS17_1_271RPS17P7