RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 850, pseudogene (RN7SL850P)

RN7SL850P is a **pseudogene** derived from RNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic, which encodes the RNA component of the signal recognition particle (SRP)[1][4]. SRP RNA (7SL RNA) plays a crucial role in protein synthesis as part of the SRP ribonucleoprotein complex, mediating the targeting of secretory proteins to the endoplasmic reticulum[3][7]. However, RN7SL850P itself is a **pseudogene**: it is a nonfunctional genomic copy of the parent 7SL RNA gene, generated by the reverse flow of genetic information from functional 7SL RNA into genomic DNA; such pseudogenes are typically not transcribed or translated into functional RNA or protein[5]. Most 7SL pseudogenes, including RN7SL850P, do not have known direct biological or disease roles, nor established interactions with drugs or relevance as biomarkers. There is no evidence RN7SL850P is a therapeutic target[1][4]. Notes: - RN7SL850P is not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or protein-coding gene but rather a **processed RNA pseudogene**. - Most sequence databases and gene nomenclature authorities, such as HGNC and GeneCards, list RN7SL850P as a locus type "pseudogene"[1][4]. - The functional 7SL RNA (not this pseudogene) is significant for cell biology, but RN7SL850P itself does not participate in SRP complex assembly or function. - The entry is not considered a therapeutic target, and its inclusion as a target may be incorrect. - If you are seeking information on the parent functional molecule, search for "7SL RNA" or "Signal recognition particle RNA"[3][7].

Other names

RN7SL850PRNA, 7SL, cytoplasmic 850, pseudogene