Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 1745 (LINC01745)

Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 1745 (LINC01745) is a member of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) family, specifically a "long intergenic non-coding RNA." These RNAs are transcribed from genomic regions that do not overlap protein-coding genes and are typically longer than 200 nucleotides[5][1][6]. LINC01745 is not known to encode a protein. While the specific functional significance of LINC01745 has not been characterized in the literature, lincRNAs in general are recognized for their diverse roles in regulating transcription, remodeling chromatin, and influencing nuclear architecture and gene expression[6][7]. Although lncRNAs as a class are increasingly recognized as potential regulators, disease modifiers, and in some cases biomarkers, no evidence currently links LINC01745 specifically to a disease or therapeutic intervention.

Other names

LINC01745ENSG00000225919 (Ensembl)