RNA, U1 small nuclear 109, pseudogene (RNU1-109P)

**RNA, U1 small nuclear 109, pseudogene (RNU1-109P)** is a human pseudogene belonging to the U1 small nuclear RNA gene family[5]. Unlike functional U1 small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs), which play essential roles in the splicing of pre-mRNA[1], RNU1-109P is classified as a *pseudogene*, meaning it is a non-functional copy or derivative and does not encode a protein or functional RNA product for canonical splicing activity[5]. There is no evidence RNU1-109P is involved as a direct drug target, disease gene, or biomarker. Like other non-coding RNA pseudogenes, it may theoretically participate in regulatory networks (such as competing endogenous RNA or miRNA decoy functions) but there is no direct evidence for RNU1-109P specifically[4]. No specific diseases, pathways, or drug interactions have been associated with RNU1-109P. Additional context: - "Pseudogenes" are generally considered non-functional, though some can have regulatory effects (e.g., generating small RNAs or modulating gene expression), but such roles are not established for RNU1-109P itself[4][5]. - The U1 snRNA gene family is best known for mRNA splicing; pseudogene members like RNU1-109P do not contribute to these essential cellular processes[1][5]. - No issues of incorrectness in nomenclature or information are present; this is a properly annotated pseudogene.

Other names

RNU1-109PRNA, U1 small nuclear 109, pseudogeneHGNC:48451NCBI Gene:106481625Ensembl:ENSG00000206687[5]

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