FER1L6 antisense RNA 1 (FER1L6-AS1)

FER1L6 antisense RNA 1 (FER1L6-AS1) is a **long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)** transcribed from the opposite strand of the FER1L6 gene locus on human chromosome 8[2][3][4][6]. It is classified as an antisense RNA, typically involved in regulating the expression of its sense (coding) gene counterpart, FER1L6, which encodes a calcium-binding membrane trafficking protein important for muscle development[1][3][6]. FER1L6-AS1 itself is generally annotated as a non-protein coding transcript, although there are unconfirmed entries suggesting possible coding potential for a small polypeptide[5]. However, its primary annotation and listings in genomic and lncRNA resources indicate non-coding status[2][3][6]. There is little published functional information on FER1L6-AS1; as a **natural antisense transcript**, it may regulate gene expression at the transcriptional or post-transcriptional level, potentially influencing muscle-related biology via modulation of FER1L6, but specific biological or disease-association data are lacking[2][3][6]. There are currently no drugs known to target FER1L6-AS1, no established mechanism of action for a therapeutic agent, and it is not an approved biomarker or therapeutic target.

Other names

C8orf54FLJ35721FER1L6 antisense gene protein 1FER1L6-AS1 (non-protein coding)FER1L6 antisense RNA 1 (non-protein coding)Putative uncharacterized protein FER1L6-AS1