Ribosomal protein SA pseudogene 23 (RPSAP23)

Ribosomal protein SA pseudogene 23 (RPSAP23) is one of several processed pseudogenes derived from the ribosomal protein SA (RPSA) gene, which encodes a multifunctional ribosomal protein that also serves as a laminin receptor in humans[3][5][7]. Pseudogenes such as RPSAP23 typically result from retrotranspositional events and lack the capacity to produce functional proteins. While the full-length RPSA protein is involved in ribosome structure and has roles in cell surface interactions relevant to cancer progression and infective mechanisms, the pseudogene RPSAP23 does not have a confirmed biological function, is not a therapeutic target, and is not associated with known disease phenotypes or drug interactions[3][5][7]. Most research on RPSA pseudogenes focuses on their potential regulatory roles as non-coding RNAs, but there is no evidence that RPSAP23 is functionally significant. In summary: RPSAP23 is not a functional target, receptor, or protein; it is a non-coding pseudogene with no established clinical or biological role[5][7].

Other names

RPSA_5_268RPSAP23

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