RNA, 7SK small nuclear pseudogene 299 (RN7SKP299)

RN7SKP299 is a processed pseudogene similar in sequence to the 7SK small nuclear RNA gene (RN7SK), which encodes a non-coding RNA that regulates transcription elongation by RNA polymerase II through the 7SK snRNP and control of the P-TEFb complex[1][3][4]. As a pseudogene, RN7SKP299 is not expressed as an active molecule, does not encode a functional RNA or protein, and has no known biological activity, disease relevance, or druggability. The naming implies homology to the functional RN7SK locus, but pseudogenes are typically non-functional remnants of duplicated or processed genes in the genome[3]. Note: If your intent was to refer to the functional 7SK small nuclear RNA (RN7SK), that molecule has a well-defined role in transcription regulation but is not a therapeutic target, receptor, or enzyme. Pseudogenes such as RN7SKP299 are not functional targets and are generally not relevant in drug discovery or disease biology[3][4].

Other names

RN7SKP299RNA, 7SK small nuclear pseudogene 299