RNA, U6 small nuclear 47, pseudogene (RNU6-47P)

RNA, U6 small nuclear 47, pseudogene (RNU6-47P) is classified as a **pseudogene** relating to the U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) family, which is normally an integral component of the spliceosome complex responsible for pre-mRNA splicing[1][2][3][5]. Pseudogenes such as RNU6-47P usually arise via mechanisms like retrotransposition or genomic duplication but accumulate mutations that render them non-functional and typically **not transcribed into functional RNA or protein** products[1]. The canonical, functional U6 snRNA itself is essential for splicing, forming part of the catalytic core of the spliceosome[3][5]. By contrast, the RNU6-47P locus is considered **non-functional** and does not participate in splicing or any other known cellular process. There are no current data associating this pseudogene with disease, drug interactions, or use as a biomarker. Thus, RNU6-47P is *not* considered a therapeutic drug target, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or otherwise active biomolecule in human biology.

Other names

RNU6-47PRNU6-47RNU6 small nuclear RNA pseudogene 47U6-47 pseudogene