NIPAL4 divergent transcript (NIPAL4-DT)

NIPAL4-DT (NIPAL4 divergent transcript) refers to a non-coding RNA transcript at the NIPAL4 locus. According to Genecards, NIPAL4-DT is classified as an RNA gene and not as a protein-coding gene, enzyme, transporter, receptor, or other canonical therapeutic target family. There is no evidence it encodes a functional protein or acts as a direct therapeutic target, nor are any diseases, drugs, or biomarkers associated with it. The main gene at this locus, NIPAL4, is a membrane protein involved in epidermal lipid metabolism and autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis[3]. However, NIPAL4-DT itself is a divergent transcript, presumed non-coding, and is not described as a target of therapeutic, diagnostic, or research interest.

Other names

NIPAL4 divergent transcriptNIPAL4-DT