RN7SK pseudogene 242 (RN7SKP242)

RN7SKP242 is annotated as a pseudogene of the RN7SK gene, which encodes the 7SK small nuclear RNA[1][3]. Pseudogenes are non-functional sequences in the genome that resemble known genes but typically do not produce functional products. There is no evidence that RN7SKP242 is expressed, codes for a functional RNA or protein, or plays any direct biological role. The functional 7SK small nuclear RNA (from the parental RN7SK gene) is an important regulator of transcription by modulating the positive transcription elongation factor P-TEFb and thus Pol II transcriptional pausing, cell cycle, and differentiation[1][3]. However, RN7SKP242 itself does not act as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any known therapeutic target, nor does it have known biological or disease associations. Key point: RN7SKP242 is not a therapeutic or pharmacologically relevant target. It is a pseudogene, meaning it is a genomic remnant of the RN7SK gene without functional activity or role in physiology or disease. If you are interested in the functional 7SK small nuclear RNA, the correct target would be RN7SK (not a pseudogene variant)[1][3]. As such, this entry is incorrect for lists of bioactive or druggable targets.

Other names

RN7SKP242RNA7SK small nuclear pseudogene 242