RPL21
Chr 13ADribosomal protein L21
Also known as: HYPT12, L21, eL21
RPL21 encodes a ribosomal protein that is a component of the large 60S ribosomal subunit responsible for protein synthesis. Mutations cause hypotrichosis 12, an autosomal dominant condition characterized by sparse hair growth. The gene is highly constrained against loss-of-function variants (pLI 0.84, LOEUF 0.46), indicating that functional copies are critical for normal development.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
More LoF-intolerant than ~75% of genes
Mild missense constraint
The highest-scoring mechanism for this gene is loss-of-function (haploinsufficiency).
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312. Mechanism ranking also informed by gnomAD constraint, ClinVar, and ClinGen data.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
69 submitted variants in ClinVar
Classification Summary
Curated Variants Distribution
Classified variants from ClinVar · 5 ACMG categories
| Classification | LoF | Missense + Inframe | Non-coding | Synonymous | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pathogenic | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 30 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
VUS | 0 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Benign | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Total | 0 | 12 | 49 | 8 | 69 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
RPL21 · protein map & ClinVar variants
Showing all ClinVar variants across the protein. Search a specific variant to highlight its position.
3D Protein StructureAlphaFold
External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools
Clinical Trials
Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov
No active trials found for this gene.
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Links to major genomics databases and tools