Ubiquitin A-52 residue ribosomal protein fusion product 1 pseudogene 4 (UBA52P4)

UBA52P4 is a human pseudogene classified as a processed (retroposed) copy of the functional UBA52 gene, which encodes a fusion protein of ubiquitin and a 52-residue ribosomal protein[9][2][7]. UBA52P4 itself carries several nucleotide substitutions and deletions that disrupt its open reading frame, making it non-coding and non-functional[2]. This pseudogene does not produce any functional protein and has no established biological role, interactions, or therapeutic relevance[9][2][8][3][5]. It is not considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any other canonical target class but is a member of the highly duplicated ribosomal protein/ubiquitin gene family[2][7]. No evidence links UBA52P4 directly with human disease or therapeutic intervention[9][2][3][5][8][4].

Other names

RPL40_1_352