RNA, U6 small nuclear 651, pseudogene (RNU6-651P)

RNA, U6 small nuclear 651, pseudogene (RNU6-651P) is annotated as a *pseudogene* related to the U6 small nuclear RNA family, which are normally components of the spliceosome essential for pre-mRNA splicing[4]. As a pseudogene, RNU6-651P carries sequence similarity to functional U6 small nuclear RNA genes but contains mutations or structural features that preclude its normal function in splicing. Sequence homology and genomic context indicate that it may produce non-coding transcripts, and, consistent with general pseudogene biology, such sequences can occasionally act as regulators at the RNA level, including acting as competing endogenous RNAs or affecting local chromatin structure, though no functional information exists for this particular gene[3][2][4]. There are no drugs, mechanisms of action, or clinical biomarker roles described for RNU6-651P.

Other names

RNU6-651P