RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 381, pseudogene (RN7SL381P)

RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 381, pseudogene (RN7SL381P) is a pseudogene derived from the 7SL RNA gene family. The authentic 7SL RNA is a structural non-coding RNA that plays an essential role as the RNA scaffold of the signal recognition particle (SRP), which is crucial for co-translational protein targeting to the endoplasmic reticulum[1][3]. In contrast, pseudogenes like RN7SL381P are inactive, non-coding genetic elements that resemble the parental RN7SL genes but do not produce functional RNAs or proteins[4][5]. These pseudogenes result from reverse transcription and insertion events, commonly displaying truncations or sequence variations and lacking biological function or known disease relevance[4][5]. RN7SL pseudogenes, including RN7SL381P, are abundant in the human genome but are not considered receptors, enzymes, or therapeutic targets. They have no established molecular function, interaction with drugs, or direct implication in disease[4][5]. RN7SL381P is correctly named and formatted as a pseudogene and designated as not a target for drug development or therapeutic intervention.

Other names

RN7SL381P7SL RNA pseudogene 381RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 381, pseudogene

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