Ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 7 (RPS2P7)

Ribosomal protein S2 pseudogene 7 (RPS2P7) is a **processed pseudogene** found in the human genome[1][7]. Pseudogenes are genetic sequences that resemble functional genes but typically lack the ability to encode functional proteins due to disabling mutations or interruptions in their sequence[7]. RPS2P7 is homologous to the ribosomal protein S2 gene, a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit, but, as a pseudogene, does not participate in ribosome function or protein synthesis[1][7]. There are multiple ribosomal protein pseudogenes dispersed throughout the genome, which can sometimes be misannotated as functional protein-coding genes[7]. The functional parent gene, RPS2, is associated with specific disease phenotypes and belongs to the S5P family of ribosomal proteins, but RPS2P7 itself has no confirmed biological function, disease involvement, or therapeutic relevance[1][3][7].\n\n**Key distinctions:**\n- RPS2P7 is not considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or drug target.\n- It is not known to play a role in cell signaling, apoptosis, immune response, or any disease process.\n- It does not interact with any drugs and is not used as a biomarker or for therapeutic monitoring.

Other names

dJ688G8.1RPS2L1RPS2_27_1706ribosomal protein S2-like 1RPS2P7