Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 315 (LINC00315)

Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 315 (LINC00315) is a human long intergenic non-coding RNA gene located on chromosome 21 (also called C21orf93, NCRNA00315, or LOC124905040)[1]. This RNA does not encode a protein but may play a regulatory role at the RNA level, possibly affecting gene expression in *cis* or *trans* as is typical for the lincRNA family[3]. Some evidence implicates LINC00315 in cancer biology, such as tumor progression and cell proliferation, but detailed molecular or functional annotation for this specific lncRNA remains sparse[1]. There is no evidence LINC00315 is a classic therapeutic target, such as a receptor, enzyme, or transporter[1][3]. It is most accurately classified as a member of the lincRNA (long intergenic non-coding RNA) subclass, which may exert regulatory functions but is not traditionally druggable. No clinically validated drugs, mechanisms of action, or safety concerns are currently associated with LINC00315.

Other names

LINC00315C21orf93NCRNA00315Putative uncharacterized protein encoded by LINC00315LOC124905040