RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 361 (RNA5SP361)

RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 361 (RNA5SP361) is a human processed pseudogene related to the 5S ribosomal RNA gene family[2][4]. By definition, processed pseudogenes originate by retrotransposition of mRNA transcripts, resulting in DNA sequences that typically lack introns and can be integrated at new genomic loci[4]. They usually lack promoters and are not efficiently transcribed or translated into functional molecules. Most pseudogenes, including RNA5SP361, do not encode proteins or functional RNAs and are not involved in classical molecular signaling, transport, or enzymatic activities, but global pseudogene expression patterns can serve as biomarkers in fields such as cancer research[6]. There is no evidence that RNA5SP361 is itself a therapeutic target or has clinical relevance as an individual entity.

Other names

RN5S361RNA5SP361RNA, 5S ribosomal 361