RN7SK pseudogene 278 (RN7SKP278)

RN7SK pseudogene 278 (RN7SKP278) is a pseudogene identified in the human genome and named for its similarity to the RN7SK gene. Pseudogenes are DNA sequences that resemble known genes but are generally non-functional due to mutations that prevent their expression or function. RN7SKP278 does not encode a functional RNA or protein and is not involved in therapy or drug targeting. It is distinct from the active RN7SK gene, which produces 7SK small nuclear RNA, a regulatory molecule that is part of the 7SK ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex, modulating transcription elongation by RNA polymerase II through sequestration and inactivation of the positive transcription elongation factor b (P-TEFb)[3][1][2][4][5].

Other names

RNA, 7SK small nuclear pseudogene 278RN7SKP278