RPS27A pseudogene 7 (RPS27AP7)

RPS27AP7 is a pseudogene in the human genome that is related by sequence similarity to the functional gene RPS27A, which encodes ribosomal protein S27a, a fusion protein cleaved into ubiquitin and S27a that is part of the 40S ribosomal subunit. Pseudogenes like RPS27AP7 typically do not encode functional proteins and are not established as therapeutic targets. Unless further research demonstrates a functional RNA or peptide product, RPS27AP7 is mainly considered a non-functional genomic relic. There is currently no evidence of pathological or pharmacological relevance for RPS27AP7 in the literature. The entry "RPS27AP7" is not a canonical drug target and likely represents a database artifact or a gene model identified without evidence for coding, regulatory, or pathogenic role.

Other names

RPS27A pseudogene 7

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