RNA, U6 small nuclear 1022, pseudogene (RNU6-1022P)

RNA, U6 small nuclear 1022, pseudogene (RNU6-1022P) is a processed pseudogene of the U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) in the human genome[2][4][5]. U6 snRNA itself is a non-coding RNA component of the spliceosome involved in pre-mRNA splicing[1][3], but the pseudogene copy (RNU6-1022P) does not encode functional RNA and is not involved in biological processes or disease, nor is it a direct therapeutic target[2][4][5]. U6 snRNA pseudogenes such as RNU6-1022P are typically formed via retrotransposition (often LINE/L1-mediated), serve as evolutionary markers of genome dynamics, and generally lack known biological function, therapeutic relevance, or drug interactions[4]. The presence of "pseudogene" in the full name and lack of an associated protein or functional RNA makes this distinct from canonical molecular targets, meaning this entry is not a valid therapeutic target and should be labeled as biologically inactive (incorrect as a drug target)[2][4][5].

Other names

RNU6-1022PRNA, U6 small nuclear 1022, pseudogene