Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 1625 (LINC01625)

LINC01625 is a long intergenic non-protein coding RNA gene, categorized as a lincRNA, which means it is a long RNA transcript (>200 nucleotides) that does not encode a protein and does not overlap with annotated protein-coding genes. LincRNAs, such as LINC01625, are known to function in the complex regulation of gene expression, sometimes acting at the level of chromatin architecture, RNA stabilization, or as regulatory signals. While the broader class of lincRNAs is established as playing roles in various physiological and pathological contexts, including cancer, there is limited direct functional or mechanistic information about LINC01625 itself. Some studies have implicated lincRNAs (including LINC01625) in regulation of the cell cycle and tumor biology, but LINC01625 is not currently a recognized therapeutic target. LINC01625 is a non-protein-coding RNA gene, not a protein target. It is not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or a conventionally druggable target. It may play a regulatory role in gene expression and cancer biology—but specific validated functions remain sparse. No drugs, established mechanisms of action, or safety data are available for targeting LINC01625. This gene’s definition and function should not be confused with protein-coding genes or targets typically modulated by small molecules or biologics.

Other names

TCONS_00011139hCG1786283ENSG00000238099