RNA, U6 small nuclear 495, pseudogene (RNU6-495P)

RNA, U6 small nuclear 495, pseudogene (RNU6-495P) is classified as a pseudogene corresponding to the U6 small nuclear RNA gene family. U6 small nuclear RNA is a highly conserved, essential non-coding RNA that forms a core component of the spliceosome, the molecular complex responsible for excising introns from pre-messenger RNA during splicing[1][3]. However, RNU6-495P itself is annotated as a *pseudogene*, meaning it is a genomic locus resembling the functional gene but generally considered non-functional due to disabling mutations or lack of necessary regulatory elements[2][3]. While some pseudogenes can be transcribed and may exert regulatory effects (for example, as competing endogenous RNAs or regulators of their parent genes), there is no evidence that RNU6-495P is transcribed or functions as a protein, enzyme, transporter, or classical drug target[2]. As such, it is not considered a therapeutic target or biomarker, and no drugs are known to interact with it.

Other names

RNU6-495PU6 small nuclear RNA pseudogene 495RNA, U6 small nuclear pseudogene 495