RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 431, pseudogene (RN7SL431P)

RN7SL431P ("RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 431, pseudogene") is a **processed pseudogene** of the 7SL RNA family found in the human genome[1][5][7]. Unlike functional genes, it does **not encode a functional RNA or protein**, and like most 7SL pseudogenes, it is the result of the reverse transcription and reintegration of 7SL RNA into the genome, leading to a nonfunctional sequence that can be truncated or mutated at the 5' or 3' end[5][7]. While most pseudogenes were once considered "junk" DNA, some can be transcribed and affect the regulation of their parental genes at the RNA level—such as by producing antisense transcripts, acting as microRNA decoys, or generating small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that influence gene expression[2][4]. There is no evidence that RN7SL431P itself has any prominent regulatory or clinical role, nor is it considered a therapeutic target, receptor, or enzyme. It is simply one among hundreds of 7SL pseudogenes in the human genome and primarily used for research into genome evolution and pseudogene biology[1][5][7]. If "RN7SL431P" was submitted as a drug target, this would be **incorrect**, as it is not a protein-coding gene, not a functional non-coding RNA gene, nor a known drug target[1][2][5].

Other names

RN7SL431PRNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 431, pseudogene