RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 339 (RNA5SP339)

RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 339 (RNA5SP339) is a human pseudogene derived from the 5S ribosomal RNA gene family[2][4]. It has lost its ability to encode a functional RNA or protein due to accumulated mutations and is classified as non-coding, non-functional DNA within the genome. Pseudogenes such as RNA5SP339 are considered "genomic fossils" that arise via duplication or retrotransposition events and no longer play a direct biological role[4][5]. The parent gene, 5S rRNA, is a component of ribosomal structure and function, but this specific pseudogene is not part of the mature ribosome, does not participate in ribosome biology, and is not a therapeutic target. There is no compelling evidence that RNA5SP339 has gene regulatory or pathogenic roles, and it is not targeted by any drugs or used as a biomarker[2][4][5]. Additional notes: - This entry is not a therapeutic target (e.g., receptor, enzyme, transporter) but a non-functional genomic element[2][4]. - The information is limited, and there is no indication this specific pseudogene is involved in human disease or cellular pathways, unlike some rare pseudogenes shown to act as regulatory RNAs in other contexts[4][5][6].

Other names

RN5S339RNA5SP339RNA, 5S ribosomal 339