Ribosomal protein S23 pseudogene 7 (RPS23P7)

Ribosomal protein S23 pseudogene 7 (RPS23P7) is a processed pseudogene derived from the ribosomal protein S23 (RPS23) gene. Like other pseudogenes, it is the result of retrotransposition events and does not encode a functional protein[1][3][5]. The parent gene, RPS23, encodes a component of the 40S subunit of the ribosome that is essential for protein biosynthesis[3][5]. However, RPS23P7 does not have a known cellular function, is not translated, and is not implicated in any therapeutic or diagnostic context. Pseudogenes like RPS23P7 are generally regarded as non-functional genomic elements, though in rare cases, pseudogenes can exert regulatory effects—there is no such evidence for RPS23P7 at this time[1][3][5]. For reference, the functional parent gene (RPS23) is categorized as a structural ribosomal protein and is not a direct drug target, but disruptions in its functional expression can have disease associations[1][3]. RPS23P7, being a pseudogene copy, plays no known biological or pathological role. Note: If you are seeking information about a therapeutically relevant target, refer to the functional ribosomal protein S23 (RPS23) rather than its pseudogenes.

Other names

RPS23P7processed pseudogene 7 of ribosomal protein S23RPS23 pseudogene 7