Ribosomal protein S29 pseudogene 22 (RPS29P22)

Ribosomal protein S29 pseudogene 22 (RPS29P22) is a genomic sequence in humans that is homologous to the protein-coding gene ribosomal protein S29 (RPS29), but lacks the ability to encode a functional protein due to disabling mutations[1][4][8]. Such pseudogenes typically arise via genomic duplication or retrotransposition events and serve as evolutionary remnants. The parent gene, RPS29, encodes a protein component of the 40S ribosomal subunit, essential for ribosome biogenesis and protein synthesis[3][5]. There is no evidence that RPS29P22 itself is translated or involved directly in any cellular function, nor is it considered a therapeutic target. Some pseudogenes have recently been suggested to exert regulatory effects on gene expression, but no such role is clearly established for RPS29P22[4][8].

Other names

RPS29_6_1530RPS29P22

None. No drugs target this pseudogene.