RNA, U6 small nuclear 167, pseudogene (RNU6-167P)

RNU6-167P (RNA, U6 small nuclear 167, pseudogene) is a human pseudogene annotated as a non-coding RNA related to the U6 small nuclear RNA family[7][6]. U6 snRNA itself is a component of the spliceosome essential for pre-mRNA splicing[3][1], but this specific entry (RNU6-167P) is a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional genomic sequence derived from a functional gene. Pseudogenes like RNU6-167P do not code for proteins or functional RNA molecules and are not considered therapeutic targets. Although some pseudogenes can have regulatory or decoy functions, there is no evidence of a biological or disease-related function for RNU6-167P specifically[2][7]. Key points: - This entity is a pseudogene, not a functional receptor, enzyme, transporter, or established biological target. - No known molecular function, clinical biomarker status, disease association, or drug interactions exist for RNU6-167P[7]. - The presence of "pseudogene" in the name, and its classification in gene annotation databases, confirms this is not a canonical drug target, but rather a non-functional genomic element—hence, is_incorrect: true[7][6]. If more structured or canonical information is needed for the real U6 small nuclear RNA target, refer instead to "U6 small nuclear RNA" (not its pseudogenes)[3][1].

Other names

RNU6-167PRNA, U6 Small Nuclear 167, Pseudogene