Ribosomal protein SA pseudogene 50 (RPSAP50)

RPSAP50 is a pseudogene annotated in the human genome as related to the ribosomal protein SA (RPSA)[5]. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences similar to known genes but usually non-functional due to mutations or lack of regulatory elements[7]. This gene does not encode a protein and does not have the biological activities of its parent RPSA, which itself is multifunctional, serving roles in ribosomal function, laminin binding, cancer metastasis, and as a biomarker for metastasis[1][3]. However, RPSAP50, being a pseudogene, is not known to be involved in any cellular function, therapeutic targeting, or disease processes. There are no recorded pharmacological interactions, disease associations, or safety concerns for this pseudogene.

Other names

Ribosomal protein SA pseudogene 50RPSAP50