RNA, U6 small nuclear 106, pseudogene (RNU6-106P)

RNA, U6 small nuclear 106, pseudogene (RNU6-106P) is a non-functional segment of DNA resembling the gene for U6 small nuclear RNA but contains disabling mutations that prevent it from functioning as a normal U6 RNA gene[3][6]. U6 small nuclear RNAs are important RNA components of the spliceosome complex involved in mRNA splicing, but pseudogenes like RNU6-106P do not contribute to this function. Most pseudogenes are considered genetic relics, although recent studies suggest some may play regulatory roles as non-coding RNA transcripts, including competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) mechanisms, antisense interactions, or modulation of epigenetic states[4][5]. There is no evidence that RNU6-106P itself is transcribed or plays a functional role.

Other names

RNU6-106P