Family with sequence similarity 230 member A (FAM230A)

Family with sequence similarity 230 member A (FAM230A) is a gene that encodes a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), and is also known by the alias DGCR15[2]. This RNA gene is classified within the lncRNA class and does not encode a protein product. Diseases associated with FAM230A include retinitis pigmentosa 43 and distal chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Specific biological function for the FAM230A transcript remains undefined, and there is currently no evidence supporting its use as a direct drug target, biomarker, or diagnostic tool[2]. No information identifies this molecule as a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or transcription factor. The literature and gene databases classify it as a non-coding RNA gene, likely having regulatory roles, but its precise biological function and mechanisms of action have not been characterized[2].

Other names

DGCR15FAM230A