Ribosomal protein S20 pseudogene 25 (RPS20P25)

**Ribosomal protein S20 pseudogene 25 (RPS20P25)** is a processed pseudogene corresponding to the gene encoding ribosomal protein S20. It is not believed to encode a functional protein, nor does it have any established biological function or disease association. This pseudogene is part of a family of non-coding gene copies that result from retrotransposition events, commonly found throughout the human genome for many ribosomal protein genes. There is no evidence that RPS20P25 is a functional or druggable target, nor does it have relevance as a biomarker or in therapeutic contexts[1][2][7].\n\n**Key points:**\n- RPS20P25 is strictly classified as a pseudogene and does not produce any active protein[1][2][7].\n- There are no known biological roles, disease associations, or drug interactions.\n- Not a therapeutic target; inclusion as a target is a likely error or confusion with its parent gene, RPS20.\n- The canonical ribosomal protein S20 (RPS20) is a structural component of the 40S ribosomal subunit involved in protein synthesis[3][5], but pseudogenes like RPS20P25 are generally nonfunctional duplicates.\n\nIf a true biological target is intended, refer to the canonical parent gene, **RPS20 (Ribosomal protein S20)**, instead.

Other names

RPS20_13_989RPS20P25