RNA, U4 small nuclear 48, pseudogene (RNU4-48P)

RNU4-48P is a pseudogene related to the U4 small nuclear RNA family, annotated as a non-coding RNA. Unlike functional U4 small nuclear RNAs, which are integral to spliceosomal assembly and mRNA splicing, RNU4-48P does not produce a functional transcript and is not involved in cellular or pathological processes. Pseudogenes typically arise via duplication or retrotransposition and are genomically present but lack function due to accumulated mutations or absence of regulatory sequences[1]. Note: If you intended information about the functionally active U4 snRNA, refer to the gene RNU4-2, which encodes the U4 small nuclear RNA involved in mRNA splicing as part of the spliceosome[2][3][4][5]. In contrast, RNU4-48P (the queried entry) is not functional and should not be regarded as a therapeutic target.

Other names

RNU4-48PRNA U4 small nuclear 48 pseudogene