Ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 15 (RPS2P15)

Ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 15 (RPS2P15) is one of several processed pseudogenes derived from the functional ribosomal protein S2 (RPS2) gene, which encodes a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit involved in protein synthesis[6][7][9]. Pseudogenes like RPS2P15 are highly homologous to the functional gene but are considered non-coding due to structural changes within their DNA sequences that prevent proper expression or function[7][9]. These pseudogenes are widespread in the human genome, typically resulting from duplication and retrotransposition events, and are not known to play direct roles in molecular biology or pharmacology[7][9].\nKey distinctions: - RPS2 (ribosomal protein S2) is a bona fide protein-coding gene with important cellular functions.\n- RPS2P15 is a pseudogene, meaning it does not encode a functional protein nor serve as a therapeutic target.\nTherefore, RPS2P15 should not be confused with the functional ribosomal protein S2 and is not considered a valid therapeutic target.

Other names

RPS2_3_202RPS2P15

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