Ribosomal protein S24 pseudogene 10 (RPS24P10)

Ribosomal protein S24 pseudogene 10 (RPS24P10) is a pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein S24 family. Unlike the canonical ribosomal protein S24, which contributes to the structure and function of the 40S ribosomal subunit and is essential for protein synthesis, RPS24P10 contains sequence homology to RPS24 but is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional genomic element that does not code for a functional protein product[3][5]. Pseudogenes like RPS24P10 typically arise from duplication or retrotransposition events and accumulate mutations that disrupt their coding potential[6][2]. They are not considered therapeutic targets and do not have a proven direct role in molecular function, disease, or drug targeting[2][3][5].\n\nAdditional details and clarifications:\n- The entry refers to a pseudogene, not a protein-coding gene or functional receptor/target. Pseudogenes do not produce active targets for drug development or therapeutic intervention[2][3][5][6].\n- No evidence indicates that RPS24P10 serves as a biomarker, has disease association, or interacts with drugs.\n- The canonical target in this protein family is ribosomal protein S24 (RPS24), not RPS24P10.\n- RPS24P10 should not be considered a valid therapeutic target. Its mention as a target likely reflects either a misannotation, incorrect inclusion, or misunderstanding of gene nomenclature[2][3][5][6].

Other names

RPS24_3_344RPS24P10