RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 386 (RNA5SP386)

RNA5SP386 is a processed pseudogene of 5S ribosomal RNA in humans[2]. As a **pseudogene**, it does not produce functional RNA or protein and is generally considered genetically inactive[4]. Unlike the functional 5S ribosomal RNA (which plays a critical structural and regulatory role in the large ribosomal subunit[1][3][5]), **RNA5SP386 does not contribute to ribosome assembly or function**. It is not a pharmacologically relevant target, nor is it involved in any recognized disease mechanism or clinical process. The presence of such pseudogenes reflects past gene duplications and subsequent loss of function, a common evolutionary event in complex genomes[6].

Other names

RN5S386RNA, 5S ribosomal 386RNA5SP386

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