Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 2985 (LINC02985)

Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 2985 (LINC02985) is a member of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) family, located in an intergenic region of the human genome[1][5]. LINC02985 does not encode a protein and functions primarily by regulating the expression of other genes, often at the level of chromatin structure, RNA stability, or by acting as molecular scaffolds[1][2]. Recent research suggests that LINC02985, alongside other lncRNAs, may be involved in modulating the immune microenvironment and cancer progression, serving as part of multivariate risk models for patient prognosis, especially in gastric cancer[2]. However, the precise biological functions and molecular mechanisms of LINC02985 require further investigation. As of now, it is not a classical drug target, nor are there drugs that directly modulate its activity.

Other names

AC156455.1LINC02985