RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 479 (RNA5SP479)

RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 479 (RNA5SP479) is a processed pseudogene observed in the human genome with sequence similarity to functional 5S ribosomal RNA genes[2][1][4][8]. Unlike the canonical 5S rRNA, which is an essential structural RNA component of the large subunit of the ribosome, this pseudogene does not encode a functional product and is not transcribed as ribosomal RNA for ribosome assembly[3][5][7][9]. Evidence for biological involvement is lacking; RNA5SP479 is considered an evolutionary remnant and is not a valid therapeutic target. Its presence is mainly relevant for genomic annotation and evolutionary studies, not for clinical, pharmacological, or diagnostic applications[1][2][6][8]. **Note:** - This gene is annotated as a pseudogene, indicating it is non-functional, lacks biological or therapeutic relevance, and should *not* be considered a therapeutic target[1][2][4][8]. - The entry is "incorrect" as a drug target or therapeutic receptor; its inclusion as a target would be due to misunderstanding of its biology[1][2][8]. - There is no evidence for drugs, safety concerns, clinical impact, or biomarker use. If you require information about the functional 5S ribosomal RNA or ribosomal targets as drug targets (e.g., antibiotics targeting ribosomal RNA in bacteria), request information for "5S ribosomal RNA" rather than for pseudogenes like RNA5SP479[3][5][7][9].

Other names

RN5S479RNA, 5S ribosomal 479RNA5SP479

Not applicable; no known interacting drugs or therapeutic mechanisms