Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 2771 (LINC02771)

Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 2771 (LINC02771) is a member of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) class, more specifically a long intergenic non-coding RNA (lincRNA). These are RNA molecules longer than 200 nucleotides that do not overlap with protein-coding genes and generally do not code for proteins themselves[1][5][7]. LincRNAs can regulate gene expression through various processes including chromatin remodeling, modulation of transcription, and RNA stabilization. They often function in the nucleus and participate in fine-tuning the expression of neighboring genes, sometimes acting as scaffolds for protein complexes and modulating nuclear architecture. Although thousands of lincRNAs have been annotated, only a small fraction have defined biological functions, and there is currently no evidence that LINC02771 is a direct therapeutic target or associated with specific human diseases or drugs[1][7].

Other names

LINC02771LOC124904506