RNA, U6 small nuclear 1304, pseudogene (RNU6-1304P)

**RNU6-1304P (RNA, U6 small nuclear 1304, pseudogene)** is a processed pseudogene found on chromosome 1 at cytogenetic band 1q42.12. Pseudogenes are remnants of functional genes that have lost their protein-coding capability due to mutations or truncation. Typically, U6 small nuclear RNA is involved in splicing as a component of the spliceosome, but as a pseudogene, RNU6-1304P does not produce a functional product. Although some pseudogenes can be transcribed and act as regulatory lncRNAs, no specific function or disease link has been demonstrated for RNU6-1304P[3][4][6][7]. It is not considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or therapeutic target. Key points: - RNU6-1304P is a noncoding, non-functional genomic locus related to U6 small nuclear RNA[3][7]. - It is not a drug target, biomarker, or disease gene, and is classified as a pseudogene. - No safety concerns or clinical relevance have been reported.

Other names

RNU6-1304PRNA, U6 small nuclear 1304, pseudogene

No drugs target this pseudogene; general mechanisms for pseudogenes as lncRNAs may include microRNA sponging or modulation of chromatin