RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 240, pseudogene (RN7SL240P)

**RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 240, pseudogene (RN7SL240P)** is a human **pseudogene** derived from the 7SL RNA gene family[5]. 7SL RNA is an essential component of the **signal recognition particle (SRP)**, which is critical for directing newly synthesized proteins to the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells[1]. However, **RN7SL240P** does not code for a functional product; it is a truncated and/or mutant copy of the original 7SL RNA gene that was inserted into the human genome through retrotransposition or related mechanisms and is categorized as a **processed pseudogene**[3]. While some pseudogenes can play regulatory roles—such as acting as non-coding RNA regulators or competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs)—there are no direct reports of RN7SL240P itself having such activity or clinical or therapeutic significance[2][5]. Thus, **RN7SL240P is not considered a therapeutic target, enzyme, receptor, or regulator**.

Other names

RN7SL240PRNA, 7SL, Cytoplasmic 240, Pseudogene