RNA, U6 small nuclear 132, pseudogene (RNU6-132P)

RNU6-132P is a pseudogene copy of the gene encoding U6 small nuclear RNA, which itself is a non-coding RNA essential for the spliceosome’s function in pre-mRNA splicing[3][5]. Pseudogenes are faulty gene copies created during genome evolution—RNU6-132P contains sequence similarities to U6 snRNA but is assumed not to be transcribed or functional, and there is no evidence it produces RNA or protein[1][6]. The existence of multiple U6 pseudogenes in the genome is common and reflects the evolutionary significance of the original U6 snRNA gene, but these copies are generally inert[3][5]. There are no well-documented disease associations, biological functions, or known drug interactions for RNU6-132P. It is not considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or transcription factor, and should not be treated as a canonical therapeutic target or biomarker[1][6]. If you require a curated molecular target, refer to the functional U6 snRNA gene (not its pseudogene derivatives), or other canonical drug targets.

Other names

RNU6-132PRNA, U6 small nuclear 132, pseudogene

None (no drugs target RNU6-132P)