Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 2059 (LINC02059)

Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 2059 (LINC02059) is a non-protein coding RNA molecule classified as a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA); these RNAs are greater than 200 nucleotides in length and do not encode proteins[1][3][5]. LINC02059 is annotated in gene databases such as NCBI Gene (Gene ID: 100505878) and Ensembl (ENSG00000250544)[1][5]. While comprehensive functional characterization of LINC02059 is lacking, high-throughput studies have identified certain lncRNAs, including LINC02059, as being differentially expressed in cancer versus normal tissue, suggesting potential use as a biomarker for cancer, particularly lung cancer, where lncRNA expression patterns can aid in distinguishing tumors from normal samples[2]. There is currently no evidence that LINC02059 functions as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other direct therapeutic target. No drugs are known to act through LINC02059, and its specific molecular mechanisms or safety implications as a therapeutic target have not been established[1][3][5].

Other names

CTC-493L21.1LINC02059