Ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 53 (RPS2P53)

Ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 53 (RPS2P53) is a processed, non-functional copy (pseudogene) of the ribosomal protein S2 (RPS2) gene, found in the human genome. Unlike the functional RPS2 gene, which encodes a component of the 40S subunit of the ribosome involved in protein synthesis, RPS2P53 does not encode a functional protein and does not serve as a molecular target for therapeutic intervention[2][3][4][6]. Pseudogenes like RPS2P53 are common for ribosomal protein genes, and although some ribosomal protein pseudogenes may be transcribed, there is no evidence suggesting that RPS2P53 has a biological function or involvement in disease[2][3][6]. No interactions with drugs, disease associations, or molecular mechanisms have been described for this pseudogene. Key clarifications: - RPS2P53 is a pseudogene, not a protein-coding gene or receptor, and should not be considered a therapeutic target[2][3][4][6]. - Entries such as RPS2 (ribosomal protein S2) refer to the functional, protein-coding gene, which is distinct from RPS2P53; confusion between these should be avoided[2][3][4]. - There is no evidence for biological function, drug interaction, or disease role, and all available information is limited to sequence annotation and genomic context[2][3][6].

Other names

RPS2_24_1626RPS2P53