RNA, U6 small nuclear 313, pseudogene (RNU6-313P)

RNA, U6 small nuclear 313, pseudogene (RNU6-313P) is a pseudogene of the U6 small nuclear RNA, annotated as non-coding and non-functional in the canonical sense, and is located on human chromosome 7q11.21[2][4]. U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) itself is a highly conserved component of the spliceosome complex, essential for the splicing of pre-mRNA in eukaryotic cells[1][3]. However, RNU6-313P is specifically categorized as a pseudogene, meaning it is a genomic sequence similar to functional genes but is generally not expressed as a functional RNA or protein. It is considered a remnant or byproduct of retrotransposition events involving LINE elements, with no currently known biological or disease-related function or role in therapeutics[2][5]. Pseudogenes like RNU6-313P are not considered therapeutic targets, and there are no drugs, biomarkers, or known safety concerns associated with them[2][4][5].

Other names

RNU6-313P