RNA, U6 small nuclear 56, pseudogene (RNU6-56P)

RNU6-56P (RNA, U6 small nuclear 56, pseudogene) is a genomic sequence annotated as a pseudogene derived from the U6 family of small nuclear RNAs. U6 snRNA is an essential component of the spliceosome, involved in pre-mRNA splicing. However, RNU6-56P is a non-functional pseudogene, meaning it does not produce a functional snRNA molecule and has no known biological activity, disease relevance, or role as a drug target[1][6]. The canonical U6 snRNA family members are important for splicing, but pseudogenes like RNU6-56P are typically transcriptionally inactive or non-essential. There is no evidence that RNU6-56P is involved in any physiological or pathological process, nor does it interact with drugs or act as a biomarker.\n\nIf you require structured information on functional U6 snRNA (such as RNU6-1), that would differ significantly—RNU6-1 is a bona fide snRNA essential for mRNA splicing[4][5][9]. RNU6-56P, by contrast, is only a non-coding pseudogene copy and is not considered a molecular or therapeutic target in any recognized context[1][6].

Other names

RNU6-56PRNU6-56RNA, U6 small nuclear 56, pseudogene