RNA, U6 small nuclear 110, pseudogene (RNU6-110P)

RNU6-110P, or RNA, U6 small nuclear 110, pseudogene, is a processed pseudogene that shares sequence similarity with the functional U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) gene[4][5]. The canonical U6 snRNA is a key component of the spliceosome, a nuclear ribonucleoprotein complex essential for removing introns from pre-mRNA during splicing[1][3]. However, RNU6-110P itself is a non-functional genomic copy that has arisen through retrotransposition mechanisms such as LINE-1 (L1) activity, resulting in an RNA-derived pseudogene that does not encode a functional RNA or protein product[5]. Pseudogenes like RNU6-110P are generally not transcribed or, if transcribed, do not produce functionally relevant RNAs. They are not considered therapeutic or biological targets and do not play a direct role in disease or serve as biomarkers or drug interaction partners[5]. Note: - RNU6-110P is a pseudogene, meaning it does not produce a functional RNA or protein and is not considered a therapeutic target. - The entry is not a genuine molecular target and should be flagged as potentially incorrect or irrelevant for drug or therapeutic development purposes[5][4]. If you need information on the functional form, refer to "U6 small nuclear RNA" (not the pseudogene), which is directly involved in pre-mRNA splicing[1][3].

Other names

RNU6-110P