RNA, U6 small nuclear 23, pseudogene (RNU6-23P)

RNU6-23P is a processed pseudogene classified as a non-coding RNA locus related to the U6 small nuclear RNA gene family[2]. The U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) itself is a critical RNA component of the spliceosome, orchestrating pre-mRNA splicing by catalyzing the splicing reaction within the nucleus[1]. However, RNU6-23P does not generate a functional U6 snRNA or protein; it is a relic of genomic duplication or retrotransposition without evidence of functional transcription or therapeutic relevance[2]. Pseudogenes such as RNU6-23P may arise from retrotranspositional events driven by elements like LINEs (long interspersed nuclear elements), resulting in genomic copies of snRNA genes that are not expressed or functional[2]. These pseudogenes typically have no demonstrated biological function, disease association, drug interactions, or utility as therapeutic targets. Notes on correctness: - RNU6-23P is not a protein, enzyme, receptor, transporter, or other conventional drug target—rather, it is a genomic pseudogene. - There is no evidence linking this pseudogene to disease, drug targeting, or biomarker potential. In summary: RNU6-23P is a non-functional pseudogene and not a biologically active or therapeutically relevant target[2][3].

Other names

RNU6-23RNU6-23P