F10 antisense RNA 1 (non-protein coding) (F10-AS1)

F10-AS1 is a long non-coding antisense RNA that is complementary to the F10 (coagulation factor X) gene. As an antisense RNA, it belongs to a class of regulatory molecules that are characterized by being complementary to protein-coding messenger RNAs[4]. Antisense RNAs like F10-AS1 typically function to regulate gene expression through various mechanisms including direct binding to target mRNAs, epigenetic modifications of gene promoters, and modulation of transcription[1][2]. These molecules play crucial roles in controlling gene expression at multiple levels including transcription, post-transcriptional processing, and translation[1]. While the search results do not provide specific functional details about F10-AS1, the general mechanisms of antisense RNA action suggest it likely regulates the expression of the F10 gene, which encodes coagulation factor X, an important component of the blood coagulation cascade. One study mentioned the F10 gene in the context of vascular homeostasis regulation[3], suggesting that F10-AS1 may play a role in cardiovascular physiology through its regulation of F10 expression.

Other names

F10 antisense RNA 1F10-AS1

Based on general antisense RNA mechanisms described in the search results, F10-AS1 would likely function through: complementary binding to F10 mRNA, potential regulation of F10 gene transcription, possible epigenetic modifications of the F10 gene locus[1][2]