RNA, U6 small nuclear 239, pseudogene (RNU6-239P)

**RNA, U6 small nuclear 239, pseudogene (RNU6-239P)** is a human gene classified as a pseudogene of the U6 small nuclear RNA gene family[2]. U6 snRNA genes encode non-coding RNAs that are core components of the spliceosome and highly conserved across evolution[1][3]. However, RNU6-239P specifically is a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional genomic relic originally derived from a functional U6 snRNA gene. Pseudogenes such as RNU6-239P generally do not produce active RNA or protein products, have no known biological activity, and are not considered valid therapeutic targets. Their presence reflects the proliferation and evolutionary divergence of the U6 snRNA gene family in primate and vertebrate genomes; many copies exist, both functional and pseudogenic, on the human genome[1][2]. There is no evidence linking RNU6-239P to human disease, drug interaction, or use as a biomarker or therapeutic target[2][5]. Its sequence provides evidence for evolutionary mechanisms such as duplication and mutation but otherwise has no direct significance in cell biology or medicine.

Other names

RNU6-239PU6 snRNA pseudogene 239