Ribosomal protein S8 pseudogene 10 (RPS8P10)

RPS8P10 (ribosomal protein S8 pseudogene 10) is a human pseudogene corresponding to the functional ribosomal protein S8 gene (RPS8) but does not code for a protein product[2][5]. Pseudogenes represent gene sequences that have lost their protein-coding potential or regulatory capability through mutation and are generally considered nonfunctional in terms of protein synthesis[2][5]. RPS8P10 has no reported biological function or disease association and is not involved in drug action or as a disease biomarker[2][5]. The related functional gene, RPS8, encodes a structural protein of the 40S ribosomal subunit important for translation, but RPS8P10 itself does not contribute to ribosome assembly or function[2][4][5]. RPS8P10 is a pseudogene, not a molecular target; it does not encode a protein, lacks known functions, and should not be considered a therapeutic or diagnostic biomolecule[2][5].

Other names

RPS8_6_1418RPS8P10