C1QTNF9 antisense RNA 1 (C1QTNF9-AS1)

C1QTNF9 antisense RNA 1 (C1QTNF9-AS1) is a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) gene that produces an RNA transcript complementary to the C1QTNF9 mRNA. As a typical antisense RNA, its primary function is likely to regulate the expression of the C1QTNF9 gene post-transcriptionally, typically by hybridizing with the C1QTNF9 mRNA and affecting its stability, splicing, or translation[1][5]. It does not code for a protein, enzyme, receptor, or transporter, and is not itself considered a direct therapeutic target. There are currently no drugs that selectively target this antisense RNA, nor is it widely recognized as a disease biomarker or safety concern in therapeutic development. Key distinction: C1QTNF9-AS1 is the antisense RNA to C1QTNF9, not the C1QTNF9 gene or protein itself. C1QTNF9 encodes a protein (C1q and TNF related protein 9, part of the CTRP family), which plays roles in metabolism and cardiovascular physiology[3][4]. In contrast, C1QTNF9-AS1 is a regulatory RNA influencing the expression of C1QTNF9 and does not have direct receptor or enzymatic function[1][5].

Other names

C1QTNF9-AS1