ubiquitin A-52 residue ribosomal protein fusion product 1 pseudogene 5 (UBA52P5)

Ubiquitin A-52 residue ribosomal protein fusion product 1 pseudogene 5 (UBA52P5) is a processed pseudogene derived from the parental gene UBA52 and located on human chromosome 7. It is annotated as a non-coding pseudogene and is considered a retrocopy—meaning it originated from reverse transcription and integration of UBA52 mRNA into the genome[6]. UBA52P5 does not encode a known functional protein and is not considered a drug target, receptor, enzyme, or transporter. Conservation of some pseudogenes has been noted, prompting research into whether some may have unrecognized roles[7][8]; however, there is no direct evidence supporting a role for UBA52P5 in biological processes, disease mechanisms, or drug interactions. It is primarily catalogued as a non-functional genetic element and should not be considered a true therapeutic or biological target[2][4][5][6][8].

Other names

RPL40_2_948