RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 159, pseudogene (RN7SL159P)

**RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 159, pseudogene** (RN7SL159P) is a non-coding, processed pseudogene related to the 7SL RNA gene that encodes the RNA component of the signal recognition particle (SRP), a ribonucleoprotein complex essential for targeting secretory proteins to the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells[3][5]. As a pseudogene, RN7SL159P does not produce a functional RNA or protein and is not known to encode any active biological products or have a direct cellular function. However, like other pseudogenes, it could theoretically participate in gene regulation through sequence homology-mediated mechanisms, such as acting as a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) or miRNA decoy, though no evidence for such a function exists for RN7SL159P specifically[2]. It is not considered a therapeutic target, and no current disease association, drugs, biomarkers, or safety issues have been reported for this pseudogene. **Notes:** - The SRP 7SL RNA parent gene is essential for protein translocation, but this pseudogene is a nonfunctional remnant[1][5]. - Pseudogenes of non-coding RNAs, like this, are often cataloged based on sequence homology but typically do not yield functional molecules[2]. - There is no evidence in the literature of RN7SL159P being a drug target or having direct pathological or therapeutic relevance.

Other names

RN7SL159P7SL RNA pseudogeneRNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic pseudogene 159