RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 88 (RNA5SP88)

**RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 88** (RNA5SP88) is classified as a pseudogene and does not encode a functional product. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are non-functional; they are typically the result of gene duplication or retrotransposition events. RNA5SP88 is modeled after the 5S ribosomal RNA gene family, which comprises essential non-coding RNAs involved in ribosome biogenesis and function[1][2][6]. However, as a pseudogene, RNA5SP88 is not transcribed into a functional 5S rRNA, does not produce protein or RNA products with recognized biological activity, and is not considered a therapeutic or biomarker target.\n\n**Context and supporting detail:**\n- The 5S ribosomal RNA gene family is present in multiple copies in the genome, many of which are *pseudogenes*—DNA sequences that resemble functional genes but lack coding potential due to mutations or other disabling features[2][6].\n- Pseudogenes like RNA5SP88 do not have well-established biological functions and are not known to be involved in canonical pathways, disease mechanisms, or drug interactions[6].\n\n**Notes:**\n- This entry is not a protein, enzyme, receptor, transporter, or other conventional drug target; it is a pseudogene and therefore not relevant for structure-based drug discovery or biomarker use.\n- The presence of \"ribosomal\" or \"5S\" in the name refers to its sequence similarity, not a functional product.

Other names

RN5S88RNA, 5S ribosomal 88RNA5SP88