**Gene Name: RPL17P34**

**Gene Symbol: RPL17P34**

### Gene Overview
RPL17P34 is a pseudogene that is associated with ribosomal protein RPL17, which is part of the larger ribosomal protein family, typically involved in the formation of ribosomes and protein synthesis. As a pseudogene, RPL17P34 is generally non-functional and does not encode a functional protein. Instead, it may play roles in gene regulation or may share homology with other genes.

### 1. Associated Genes
While specific associations beyond RPL17 are generally scarce for pseudogenes, RPL17P34 may correlate with:
- **RPL17 (Ribosomal Protein L17)**: This is the functional gene from which RPL17P34 derives.
- Other ribosomal proteins: These may include genes associated with the assembly and function of ribosomal subunits.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
As a pseudogene, RPL17P34 may not have a direct role in aging or age-related diseases; however, related ribosomal proteins have been implicated in cellular senescence and the age-related decline in protein synthesis. Dysregulation or mutations in ribosomal proteins can contribute to diseases like cancer or specific age-related syndromes (e.g., Diamond-Blackfan anemia).

### 3. Drug Interactions
No specific drugs or drug classes have been definitively linked to RPL17P34, primarily due to its classification as a pseudogene. However, drugs targeting ribosomal protein synthesis (e.g., antibiotics such as aminoglycosides or macrolides) may indirectly influence the pathways related to genes similar to RPL17P34.

### 4. Biological Pathways and Processes
RPL17P34 itself may not participate in specific biological pathways due to its pseudogene status. However, the following pathways are generally associated with its functional counterpart, RPL17:
- **Ribosome Biogenesis**: As part of ribosomal protein genes, RPL17 is crucial in assembling ribosomal subunits.
- **Translation**: Involved in translating mRNA into protein, which is central to cellular functions and growth.
- **Cellular Response to Stress**: Ribosomal proteins can be involved in cellular stress responses, and protein synthesis is often regulated under stress conditions.

### Summary
RPL17P34 is a pseudogene related to ribosomal protein synthesis, particularly associated with RPL17. It has no direct roles in aging or drug interactions but is linked to broader biological processes related to ribosome assembly and function. As a pseudogene, its functional implications may lie within regulatory roles rather than direct involvement in protein synthesis.