Ribosomal protein S18 pseudogene 8 (RPS18P8)

Ribosomal protein S18 pseudogene 8, abbreviated as RPS18P8, represents a processed pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein S18 gene family. Pseudogenes are genomic elements that arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events but generally lack the ability to encode a functional protein, often due to mutations that disrupt normal gene expression or translation. There is no evidence that RPS18P8 produces a functional molecule or plays a direct role in human biology or disease. Like other ribosomal protein pseudogenes, RPS18P8 is not considered a therapeutic target, does not interact with pharmaceuticals, and is not used as a biomarker in clinical practice[5][7]. Available gene and protein databases do not list biological functions, disease involvement, or molecular interactions for this entity, further supporting its classification as a non-functional pseudogene.

Other names

RPS18_5_650RPS18P8