### RPL17P15 Gene Overview

**Gene Symbol**: RPL17P15  
**Classification**: This gene is classified as a pseudogene based on its designation.

#### 1. Associated Genes:
While specific associations may not be explicitly mentioned in NCBI or UniProt summaries, RPL17P15, being a pseudogene of the ribosomal protein L17 gene (RPL17), could have some associations based on overlapping functional pathways or synteny. Genes that encode ribosomal proteins or are part of the ribosomal protein family (like RPL17 and other RPL genes such as RPL17) may have assorted functions in ribosome biogenesis and protein synthesis that could be linked to RPL17P15 by proximity or shared regulatory mechanisms.

#### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases:
As RPL17P15 is a pseudogene, it may not have a direct role in aging or age-related diseases. Nonetheless, pseudogenes can have regulatory roles, and some research suggests that certain pseudogenes can influence gene expression patterns in various contexts, including aging. A direct implication of RPL17P15 in age-related diseases has not been well characterized in existing literature, but general ribosomal protein expression has been noted to affect cellular aging and stress responses.

#### 3. Drug Interactions:
Currently, no specific drugs or drug classes are directly known to interact with RPL17P15. However, drugs that modulate the expression of ribosomal proteins or target the ribosomal machinery (such as antibiotics affecting ribosomal activity) could indirectly influence the pathways in which RPL17 and its associated pseudogenes are involved.

#### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes:
As a pseudogene of the RPL17 gene, RPL17P15 may not be directly involved in active biological processes but is likely associated with functions shared by its parent gene. Typically, ribosomal proteins are integral to:

- **Ribosome Biogenesis**: Assembly and maturation of ribonucleoprotein complexes.
- **Translation**: The process through which mRNA is decoded to produce proteins.
- **Cell Growth and Proliferation**: Ribosomal proteins contribute to cellular machinery that regulates cell cycle and growth.

### Summary
RPL17P15 is categorized as a pseudogene related to the ribosomal protein L17 family. While specific details regarding its interactions, associations, and contributions to aging or disease are sparse, its relatedness to functional ribosomal components may lend insight into broader biological roles. Further experimental research would be necessary to elucidate any concrete functions or implications of this pseudogene in various biological and pathological contexts.