### RPL22P17 Gene

**Gene Symbol:** RPL22P17  
**Location:** Chromosome 2q37.3  
**Gene Type:** Pseudogene  
**Description:** RPL22P17 represents a pseudogene corresponding to the ribosomal protein L22. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that are related to known genes but are non-functional; they often arise from the duplication or retrotransposition of functional genes.

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### 1. Associated Genes
While RPL22P17 is a pseudogene related to RPL22 (ribosomal protein L22), there are no direct associations with other genes explicitly mentioned in the available databases. However, ribosomal proteins in general, of which RPL22 is one, may be functionally linked to various ribosomal processes, and, more broadly, with genes involved in protein synthesis.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
As a pseudogene, RPL22P17 does not have a defined functional role in aging or age-related diseases; however, the functional RPL22 has been implicated in various biological processes, including those related to cellular growth and proliferation. Disruptions in ribosomal proteins can lead to conditions such as ribosomopathies, which have potential associations with aging and cancer. Although specific studies on RPL22P17 may be limited, research into ribosomal dysfunction and age-related diseases such as cancer are worth exploring.

### 3. Drug Interactions
There are currently no specific drugs or drug classes directly linked to RPL22P17, primarily due to its classification as a pseudogene. However, drugs targeting the functions of ribosomal proteins, including those implicated in cellular growth such as mTOR inhibitors, might indirectly impact pathways associated with the functional homolog, RPL22.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
As a pseudogene, RPL22P17 does not participate in any canonical biological pathways. However, the functional homolog, RPL22, is involved in several key biological processes, including:

- Ribosome biogenesis
- Protein synthesis
- Regulation of cellular growth and division

Disruption of ribosomal protein function can also impact pathways related to stress responses and may ultimately influence pathways associated with cancer and cellular senescence.

### Summary
RPL22P17 is a pseudogene with no established functional role or direct associations with aging or age-related diseases, nor is it linked to any specific drugs. Its significance may largely derive from its relationship to the functional ribosomal protein RPL22. Further exploration of research surrounding ribosomal proteins and their roles in health and disease could be beneficial for understanding the implications of this genomic region.