Novel transcript, antisense to ZNF696 (ENSG00000272172)

Novel transcript, antisense to ZNF696 (ENSG00000272172) is a non-protein-coding RNA transcribed from the strand opposite to the ZNF696 gene. Antisense transcripts such as this are broadly present in mammalian genomes, often overlapping the coding regions of sense genes. They are primarily thought to modulate the expression of their corresponding sense genes by altering chromatin structure, influencing transcript stability, or interfering with transcription and splicing[1][3][4]. While antisense transcription can contribute to gene regulation, particularly through epigenetic modification and RNA-based mechanisms, these molecules are not considered classic drug targets. Their potential functions in disease are linked primarily to their effects on the regulation of coding genes rather than direct pathological roles[1][3][4].

Other names

ENSG00000272172antisense to ZNF696

Regulatory effects via\n Modulating chromatin state (e.g. histone acetylation, methylation)\n Interfering with sense transcript production and stability\n Forming double stranded RNA duplexes (potentially leading to RNA interference pathways)