RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 478 (RNA5SP478)

RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 478 (RNA5SP478) is a processed pseudogene in the human genome related to the 5S ribosomal RNA gene. Unlike functional 5S rRNA genes, which are critical structural components of the large ribosomal subunit and play a role in protein synthesis, pseudogenes like RNA5SP478 result from gene duplication or retrotransposition events and typically acquire mutations that render them nonfunctional. As a pseudogene, RNA5SP478 does not produce a functional RNA product, lacks protein-coding capacity, and is not considered a therapeutic or pharmacological target. It has no known involvement in human disease, drug interaction, or biological pathways relevant to therapy or diagnostics.

Other names

RN5S478RNA, 5S ribosomal 478RNA5SP478

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