RPS27A pseudogene 9 (RPS27AP9)

RPS27A pseudogene 9 (RPS27AP9) is a processed pseudogene of the RPS27A gene, which encodes ribosomal protein S27a, a component of the ribosomal 40S subunit[4]. While pseudogenes were long considered non-functional remnants of gene duplications, recent research indicates that some pseudogenes can be transcribed or even translated to produce functional protein variants[1]. However, there is no evidence that RPS27AP9 itself is translated or acts as a biologically relevant protein in humans, nor is it recognized as a druggable target, or implicated in disease or therapeutic pathways[1][4]. The closely related parent gene, RPS27A, does have well-studied functions in ribosome assembly, protein synthesis, and cancer biology, but these properties do not extend to its pseudogenes unless specifically demonstrated[1][2][3][4][5]. Summary: - RPS27AP9 is not a canonical protein, enzyme, receptor, or drug target. - It is best classified as a non-coding processed pseudogene with no confirmed functional role, therapeutic interest, or involvement in disease. - If your query is meant for the parent RPS27A gene/protein, please clarify; otherwise, RPS27AP9 itself is not a drug target and entries should be marked accordingly.

Other names

RPS27A_3_585ribosomal protein S27a pseudogene 9RPS27AP9