RN7SK pseudogene 218 (RN7SKP218)

RN7SK pseudogene 218 (RN7SKP218) is annotated as a pseudogene derived from the 7SK small nuclear RNA gene, which participates in regulation of transcription elongation through sequestration of P-TEFb in its canonical, functional form[1][2][3]. However, pseudogenes like RN7SKP218 do not code for functional RNA and are generally considered non-functional remnants of gene duplication or retrotransposition. They are not regarded as therapeutic targets, do not encode proteins or enzymes, and lack evidence for any impact on cell biology, disease, or drug response[3][5]. All established literature and biological relevance pertain to the parental RN7SK gene and its functional RNA, not to RN7SKP218 or other pseudogenes in this family[1][2][5].

Other names

RN7SKP218RNA, 7SK small nuclear pseudogene 218