Ribosomal protein S3a pseudogene 24 (RPS3AP24)

Ribosomal protein S3a pseudogene 24 (RPS3AP24) is a non-coding genetic element classified as a processed pseudogene. Processed pseudogenes arise when reverse-transcribed mRNA is reintegrated into the genome, typically lacking regulatory sequences necessary for expression. RPS3AP24 is homologous to the gene encoding ribosomal protein S3A (RPS3A), but unlike the functional gene, it does not produce protein and does not participate in ribosomal function or cellular processes. Many pseudogenes, including RPS3AP24, are remnants of evolutionary events and do not have a well-characterized function[4][7]. There is no evidence suggesting that RPS3AP24 serves as a therapeutic target, nor is it implicated in disease, biological regulatory roles, or drug actions. If you require structured information for the functional protein (RPS3A), that entry would describe a ribosomal component with diverse cellular roles, but this does not apply to the pseudogene RPS3AP24[3][5][6].

Other names

RPS3A_10_762ribosomal protein S3a pseudogene 24RPS3AP24