RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 265 (RNA5SP265)

RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 265 is a **nonfunctional genetic element** in the human genome related to the 5S ribosomal RNA gene. Pseudogenes such as RNA5SP265 resemble true protein- or RNA-coding genes but contain disabling mutations or lack regulatory elements required for expression, and thus do not produce functional products[2][6]. The canonical 5S rRNA gene is essential for assembling the large ribosomal subunit and protein synthesis[1][5], but pseudogenes like RNA5SP265 are generally considered *genomic fossils* without a known biological or disease-modifying role. There is no evidence that RNA5SP265 acts as a receptor, enzyme, or therapeutic target, nor is it implicated as a clinically relevant biomarker or drug-interaction partner. The entry “RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 265” is **not** a protein, receptor, enzyme, or molecular target in the conventional sense. Pseudogenes can occasionally play indirect regulatory roles (e.g., as competitive endogenous RNAs in some cancers)[4][6], but there is no published evidence of such a function for this specific gene.

Other names

RNA5SP265RN5S265RNA, 5S ribosomal 265RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 265

None (not a drug target)