RNA, U4 small nuclear 32, pseudogene (RNU4-32P)

**RNU4-32P** is a pseudogene related to the U4 small nuclear RNA gene family. Pseudogenes are genomic DNA sequences similar to normal genes but are typically non-functional because they lack regulatory elements or contain disabling mutations. RNU4-32P does not code for a functional RNA or protein and is not involved in any known molecular pathways, biological functions, or diseases. It is one of multiple dispersed U4 snRNA pseudogenes in the human genome[1][3][4]. **Key notes:** - RNU4-32P is a *pseudogene* and not a functional gene. - It is not a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any molecule commonly targeted by drugs. - There is no evidence for any role in disease, biological function, drug targeting, or use as a biomarker[1][4]. - 'U4' in its name refers to its sequence homology with the U4 small nuclear RNA (snRNA), which is involved in splicing as part of the major spliceosome; however, the pseudogene variant does not contribute to this activity[3][4]. **On Is_incorrect:** - The entry "RNU4-32P" is not a drug or therapeutic target—it is a pseudogene, not an active molecule or receptor. Thus, for therapeutic/drug discovery contexts, inputting this as a 'target' is not correct and may indicate a mistaken search or input[1][4].

Other names

RNU4-32PU4 small nuclear RNA pseudogene 32RNA, U4 Small Nuclear 32, Pseudogene