RN7SK Pseudogene 293 (RN7SKP293)

RN7SK pseudogene 293 (RN7SKP293) is a non-functional RNA gene annotation, categorized as a pseudogene related to the genuine 7SK small nuclear RNA (7SK snRNA). Unlike the canonical 7SK snRNA, which is integral to the regulation of transcription elongation through its ribonucleoprotein complex and control of positive transcription elongation factor b (P-TEFb)[1][2][3][4], RN7SKP293 lacks coding potential, structural assembly, or biological activity. There is no evidence for a physiological or clinical function, nor a role in disease, and it is not a therapeutic target[5]. Common database entries refer to sequence homology, but do not ascribe any molecular function to RN7SKP293. If information about a functional target was intended, refer to "7SK small nuclear RNA" (abbreviation: 7SK; canonical name: 7SK small nuclear RNA), which is a well-studied regulator of transcriptional elongation and potential indirect therapeutic interest in oncology and virology[1][2][3][4].

Other names

RNA, 7SK small nuclear pseudogene 293RN7SKP2937SK RNA pseudogene 293