RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 108, pseudogene (RN7SL108P)

RN7SL108P is a pseudogene member of the human RN7SL family, resembling the functional 7SL RNA encoding genes. The canonical 7SL RNA forms the structural RNA of the signal recognition particle (SRP), which is essential for the co-translational targeting of secretory proteins. However, RN7SL108P is nonfunctional and does not produce active RNA or protein, nor is it implicated in any known biological processes, pathways, or diseases. Pseudogenes like RN7SL108P may be transcribed at low levels but typically lack functional significance and are not considered true targets for therapeutic intervention or disease research. The functional RN7SL locus ("RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 1", abbreviated RN7SL1) does play key biological roles in protein targeting via the SRP and has been linked to translation arrest, immune responses, and tumor biology. Pseudogenes such as RN7SL108P are distinguishable by their lack of function, identifying characteristics such as premature stop codons or loss of necessary structural elements, and occasionally can complicate genome annotation efforts. If you are seeking a molecular target involved in cellular signaling, protein transport, or disease mechanisms, RN7SL108P is not appropriate; instead, refer to the functional "RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 1 (RN7SL1)" gene.

Other names

RN7SL108PRNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 108, pseudogene

None. No drugs target or act upon RN7SL108P