Ribosomal protein S29 pseudogene 2 (RPS29P2)

Ribosomal protein S29 pseudogene 2 (RPS29P2) is a processed pseudogene of the ribosomal protein S29 gene. Pseudogenes are non-functional DNA segments that resemble functional genes but typically lack coding potential and are not translated into functional proteins. RPS29P2 does not produce a functional protein and has no known direct biological or disease-related role[2][5][6][8]. Unlike the functional RPS29 gene, which is involved in ribosome assembly and is disease-associated, RPS29P2 appears to be a genomic remnant with no evidence for protein coding, function, druggability, or clinical impact[2][7][8]. Key details: - The canonical gene encoding the functional protein is RPS29 (ribosomal protein S29), not RPS29P2. - RPS29P2 is not a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or transcription factor. - There are no drugs targeting this pseudogene, nor any known mechanisms of action, biomarkers, or safety concerns related to it[2][5][6][8]. If you are seeking information on the functional ribosomal protein S29, see RPS29, not RPS29P2[3][4].

Other names

HsT23291RPS29_12_897[5][6]