Ribosomal protein S6 pseudogene 3 (RPS6P3)

Ribosomal protein S6 pseudogene 3 (RPS6P3) is a processed pseudogene related to the functional human gene ribosomal protein S6 (RPS6). Pseudogenes like RPS6P3 generally arise from gene duplication or retrotransposition events but have lost their original protein-coding function due to accumulated mutations[3]. While some pseudogenes demonstrate limited transcriptional activity or possible regulatory roles, RPS6P3 itself is not known to encode a functional protein or act as a drug target. No direct roles in disease, interaction with drugs, use as a biomarker, or therapeutic relevance has been attributed to this pseudogene. Pseudogenes broadly, however, are sometimes subjects of study for putative regulatory or evolutionary functions, but detailed or specific functional or therapeutic data for RPS6P3 are lacking[3][4][5]. Context and explanation: - RPS6P3 is not an active gene and does not code for a functional protein; it exists as a genetic remnant corresponding to the ribosomal protein S6 gene[3][4]. - Although some pseudogenes can have regulatory RNA or other non-coding roles, there is no direct evidence of such a function for RPS6P3. Most pseudogenes, including RPS6P3, are not considered therapeutic targets[3]. - The correct canonical name follows standard nomenclature for pseudogenes. The provided aliases are standard for this pseudogene entry. If you require structured information for the functional ribosomal protein S6 (RPS6), note that this is a different entity and is an active protein involved in translation and cell growth[1][2].

Other names

RPS6_1_251RPS6P3