ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 39 (RPS2P39)

ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 39 (RPS2P39) is a processed pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein S2 gene (RPS2)[4]. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences similar to known genes but are non-functional; they do not encode a protein product and are not known to play a direct role in cell biology or disease. There are many processed pseudogenes for ribosomal proteins in the human genome, but RPS2P39 is not a therapeutic target, does not encode a receptor, enzyme, or transporter, and has no direct association with drugs or diseases[3][4][6]. Key points: This entry is likely a bioinformatic artefact or simply a record of a non-coding, non-functional DNA sequence. The functional gene is ribosomal protein S2 (RPS2), a component of the 40S small ribosomal subunit essential for ribosome function and protein translation[1][3][6]; however, RPS2P39 is not involved in these processes. There are no drug interactions, biomarker roles, or therapeutic interests for this pseudogene. If you are seeking information about ribosomal protein S2 (RPS2), please specify, as it is a functional gene, unlike RPS2P39.

Other names

RPS2_15_1171RPS2P39