RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 658, pseudogene (RN7SL658P)

RN7SL658P is classified as a *pseudogene* related to RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic, which is a component of the signal recognition particle (SRP) RNA family[1][5]. It does not encode a functional RNA product and is considered non-coding. The canonical, functional form of 7SL RNA is essential for directing newly synthesized proteins to the endoplasmic reticulum, but **RN7SL658P** represents an *inactive, non-functional copy* (pseudogene) and does not participate in this pathway[1][5]. Pseudogenes such as RN7SL658P are usually generated through duplication or retrotransposition events. While some pseudogenes may play roles in gene regulation or act as competitive endogenous RNAs in rare cases[2], there is currently no evidence that RN7SL658P possesses such functions. Key context: - This target is **not a therapeutic target**, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or otherwise[1][5]. - As a pseudogene, RN7SL658P does not encode a functional biomolecule and is generally not considered relevant to drug-target or biomarker research in its own right[1][5]. - The entry is not misspelled, but it is often not useful for therapeutic targeting or functional studies, making its "target" status incorrect by standard definitions.

Other names

RN7SL658PRNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 658, pseudogene