Family with sequence similarity 230 member I (FAM230I)

Family with sequence similarity 230 member I (FAM230I) is a gene encoding a long intergenic non-coding RNA classified as LINC01658. lincRNAs like FAM230I are autonomously transcribed RNA molecules over 200 nucleotides long that do not overlap with protein-coding genes[1][2][4][6]. These RNAs function mainly in the regulation of gene expression, including chromatin architecture remodeling, transcriptional regulation, and genome stability. Although thousands of lincRNAs have been annotated, only a minority have a well-defined role, and FAM230I currently lacks specific functional or disease-related annotation. lincRNAs are essential for fine-tuning gene expression in a tissue- and context-dependent manner but are not generally pharmacological targets[2][4][6]. FAM230I is a non-coding RNA gene, not a protein-coding gene, receptor, or classical therapeutic target, and is most accurately classified under the long intergenic non-coding RNA family[1][2][4][6].

Other names

LINC01658long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 1658FAM230I

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