EXOC3 antisense RNA 1 (EXOC3-AS1)

EXOC3 antisense RNA 1 (EXOC3-AS1) is a long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) transcribed from the antisense strand relative to the EXOC3 gene. Like other antisense RNAs, EXOC3-AS1 is thought to participate in the regulation of gene expression, potentially impacting transcription, mRNA stability, or translation through interactions with its corresponding sense strand or associated chromatin regions[1][2][3]. Antisense lncRNAs often modulate gene function in either cis (locally) or trans (distantly) and have been implicated in diverse processes such as epigenetic regulation, RNA processing, and the modulation of cell signaling pathways[1][2]. While the specific biological role of EXOC3-AS1 is not yet fully characterized, similar antisense RNAs have been shown to influence disease processes, especially in cancer, by controlling the expression of genes associated with cell proliferation, drug resistance, and cell death[1]. EXOC3-AS1 has no documented interacting drugs, mechanisms of action for pharmacological targeting, or current biomarker status. Its function and disease associations remain the subject of ongoing basic research[3][4].

Other names

EXOC3-AS1C5orf55EXOC3 antisense gene protein 1Uncharacterized protein EXOC3-AS1